Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, Capital Express Assurance has grown over the years to become one of the biggest life insurers in West Africa and has made the extra step to add Eastern Africa region to its global footprint. Operating as Capex Life Assurance in Kenya, we operate as a specialist life insurance company, with our major businesses ordinary life and superannuation combining our expertise to deliver customized products, comprehensive solutions and advisory services to our clients.

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the role holders will be responsible for contributing towards management of treasury accounts and financial accounts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures in line with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, International Financial
• Reporting Standards (IFRS), and other related government regulations to ensure prudent and optimal utilization and accounting of the Company’s financial resources.
• Maintaining complete, timely, and accurate financial records in the implementation of the Company’s annual budgets, corporate annual work plan, and the Company’s annual reports.
• Keeping accurate, complete, and timely financial records to enhance the internal control systems to monitor financial accounting and safeguard assets from waste through policies, procedures, checks, and balances
• Keeping accurate, complete, and timely financial records in the management of working capital (current assets and current liabilities).
• Processing documents for payments and making payments within the stipulated period.
• Updating transactions in the general ledger, cash book, and ledgers.
• Preparing invoices for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Company.
• Maintaining the invoices register.
• Ensure that accountable documents and records are properly filed and accessed by authorized personnel only.
• Implementing the Company’s Annual Budget and Work Plan by keeping timely, complete, and accurate financial records.
• Assisting in implementation of the Company’s annual work plans, budget, keeping timely, complete, and accurate financial records.

Requirements for Appointment:

• At least five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounts, or a business-related field.
• Professional Accounting qualification: Full Certified Public Accountant or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and ICPAK membership.
• Proficiency in computer applications.