Accountant, Credit Control

Accounting

Follow up on outstanding premiums through but not limited to sending emails, phone calls and visits to clients ‘
Ensure the debtors’ aging analysis is accurately prepared and circulated to the divisions on weekly basis
Chair weekly debtors’ meetings with Operations and Client relations teams.
Arrange for monthly meetings with management to discuss problematic debt
Co-ordinate and track progress of debt collectors
Prepare Debtors circularization letters for audit purposes
Ensuring that all premiums received are receipted and properly allocated to client accounts in the system.
Ensure monthly postings of premium payable, premium receivable, and commission receivable in the accounting system.
Ensure that the unallocated cash report is accurate and promptly circulated to divisions for scrutiny and subsequent allocations.
Client account reconciliations with the respective account handlers/clients where need be
Ensure that premium payments to Underwriters are done monthly, remittance schedules shared and follow up on allocations by the Underwriter
Ensure all the relevant taxes on commission and administration fees are filed by both the company and the various Underwriters.
Maintain effective working capital and optimal interest income levels
Assist in preparation of relevant documents for IRA licensing.

Client Relations

Resolve basic client queries and reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
Proactively foster cordial working relations with all stakeholders to enhance client satisfaction and service delivery.
Promote beneficial relationships between the company and the Underwriter to aid in claim settlements, especially when premiums are yet to be remitted to the Underwriter.

Professional Development

People skills
Develop technical knowledge through formal on the job training
Identify potential process improvements and other inefficiencies and escalate to senior resources

Experience and personal qualities

Bachelor of Commerce Finance/ Accounting or equivalent
CPA-K/ ACCA Final
Minimum 3 years’ experience
MS Office with focus on Excel Skills
System proficiency
Integrity
Analytical Skills
Results orientated
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Responsible & accountable
Time management
Accuracy and attention to detail
Persuasive

If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your CV on LinkedIn on or before 12.00 pm GMT, Wednesday, 8th February 2023

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