Thursday, 17 May 2012

Branch Supervisor and Senior Reinsurance Executive and Receptionist Jobs in Kenya

1. Branch Supervisor
 
We are looking to fill the role of a Branch Supervisor who will report to the Branch Manager.
 
Overall Responsibility
 
To assess risks in accordance with laid down underwriting procedures in the company and to ensure
effective and efficient service delivery to customers
 
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review all applications for insurance –determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise
  • Review all reports from various service providers relating to applicants for insurance
  • Processing of renewal notices and renewal follow ups
  • Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
  • Ensure timely preparation and despatch of policy documents
  • Review of suspense items and follow up on outstanding requirements with a view to reconciling them in record time
  • Timely processing of quotations and tender documents
  • Liaising with intermediaries for business support
  • Processing of credits and refunds
  • Certificate management
  • Any other duties assigned by management in line with task
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors degree from a recognized University
  • Pass in at least two papers in ACII or equivalent
  • At least 2 years relevant experience
2. Reinsurance Executive
 
We are looking to fill the role of a Reinsurance Executive who will report to the Senior Reinsurance Executive.
 
Overall Responsibility of the Job
 
This position acts as a support unit for the underwriting department, as well as ensuring that the company is well protected through adequate reinsurance programs.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Timely processing of statutory returns
  • Processing and negotiating treaty renewals
  • Placement of facultative business. Both inward and outward
  • Preparing reinsurance reports for management
  • Processing of recoveries from reinsurers
  • Ensuring that the company’s reinsurance programs are adequate and cost effective
  • Processing credit notes and policy cancellations and other relevant endorsements from the branches
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business from recognized university
  • 5 papers in ACII or equivalent
  • 4 years relevant experience
3. Receptionist
 
We are looking to fill the role of a Receptionist who will report to the Senior Administration Executive.
 
Overall Responsibility of the Job
 
Responsible for receiving guests, making them feel welcome, and dealing professionally with enquiries, face to face and by phone.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attending to clients as they enter the office and notifying the appropriate staff member of the client(s) arrival
  • Directing visitors to the specific office or letting the guest know that the employee is absent
  • Answering phones, taking messages, transferring information and providing basic answers to queries about the services the organization offers
  • Receiving incoming mail, recording, stamping, distributing and dispatching where necessary
  • Maintaining the reception area cleanliness and tidiness
  • Maintaining the staff attendance register
  • Management of letters/cheques /parcels that are dropped at the reception
  • Keeping record of the usage and topping up of the office mobile
  • General Administrative support
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum Diploma in either Secretarial duties/front office management
  • Minimum KCSE Average C+ with a good grade in English
  • Proficiency in the use of MS-Office Suite of Packages
  • At least one year relevant work experience
Qualities
  • Neutral accent
  • Fluent in both English and Kiswahili
  • Fast learner
  • Between 22 – 35 years of age
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Energetic can-do attitude
A very competitive compensation package is in store for each of the successful candidates
 
How to apply:
 
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents we are looking for, we would like to
hear from you. 

Please forward an application letter and a copy of your updated CV to kaziafrica2012@gmail.com before close of business Wednesday, 23rd May 2012 for consideration.