Investment / Treasury Accountant

Ref No: KRC/HR/2019/01
This position is responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date investments records and ensure the Corporation’s surplus funds are invested promptly after providing for all the liquidity needs.
The selected candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following duties:-
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure preparation of daily liquid resource reports
Prepare the cash flow reports
Ensure all the investment income is promptly accounted for
Receipt all inflows relating to property, investment and mortgage
Analyse and gather intelligence on fixed income instruments and equity market and make appropriate recommendations
Place with Central bank bids for both the treasury bill and bonds
Prepare investment schedules on weekly, monthly basis or as required by management, investment Committee or the Board
Research and analyse financial and other information with a view to providing pro-active response to market change
Prepare Corporation annual cash forecast by 20th January every year and quarterly cash flow board paper every quarter
Analyse on monthly basis accounts relating to fixed deposits, government securities, Corporate bonds and equities on both the asset and income to ensure accuracy in the investment module
Liaise with brokers, banks and other intermediaries to advance the Corporation agenda
Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual management reports and board papers
Prepare and provide investment schedules as required by external auditors
Liaise with IRA on lien creation
Participate in the preparation of annual, half yearly financial statements, and
Any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Person Specifications

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or business related from a recognized University.
They should be CPA (K) or CIFA Finalist. CFA Qualification will be an added advantage. In addition they should have at least five (5) years post qualification experience in Finance and Investments in a financial institution and exposure to the Capital and Money markets is highly preferred.
They should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high integrity, team player, computer literacy, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.
An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.