Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant Vacancy

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers is a brokerage specialising in medical insurance with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and is looking for an accountant to carry out accounting duties which are related to the efficient organizing and processing of financial records handling large numbers of invoices, data entry, book keeping as well as credit collection

Duties and Accountabilities

• Prepare breakdown of accounts
• Prepare daily ledgers
• Reconciling the cash book balance with the bank balance
• Debtor’s reconciliation.
• Prepare balance sheets on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly reports and draw graphs showing profit and loss
• Creation of fixed asset schedules for period-end
• Seek resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
• Forecasting of fixed assets depreciation
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Understand and perform the Senior Accountant Lead role occasionally, in the absence of the lead
• Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
• Responsible for other activities assigned by the Senior accountant
• Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Senior account.
• Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
• Escalates issues or risks to team lead, as appropriate
• Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
• Have strong skills in enforcing credit management systems and practices in the organization;
• Providing aged debtor reports and ensuring management are kept abreast of any defaults beyond stipulated timelines;
• Liaise with clients in collection of outstanding amounts
• Carry out reconciliations of debtors and institute actions against bad debts;
• Provision of information to debtors and ensure that client's statements and demand letters are sent out at the end of each month.

Key Competencies/ Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate good credit control skills with focus on customer service
• Good interpersonal and decision making and supervisory skills
• Team player
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
• Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
• Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
• Highly organized, professional, analytical and adept problem-solver.
• Positive attitude, sound work ethic and an ability to follow instructions.
• Multi tasking / Time Management
• Focus on Goals / Result orientation

Educational Experience

• CPA /ACCA Part III or higher or its equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience in similar position
• Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
• Computer Literate – Microsoft office is Essential
• Knowledge of Quickbooks software package is an added advantage
• Written and spoken ability to communicate in English

Essential Work Experience

• Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
• Must have Operations Experience
• Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
• Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
• Insurance industry experience a plus

Application Procedure:

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and how they qualify for the position together with the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: email address:  

Candidates who earn KES 40,000 and above need not apply.

Applications should be received by 30th May 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for: Accountant.

Interested applicants are hereby requested to submit their applications and detailed CVs (strictly email only), on the following address: hr@lifecareinternational.co.ke

Lifecare International - Insurance Brokers Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Sales Executive Vacancy

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers is a brokerage specialising in medical insurance with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and is looking for an accountant to carry out accounting duties.

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are looking to enroll as part of our Sales team individuals with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment.

We are looking for Sales Executive that is:-

• A dynamic, passionate and motivated self starter;
• An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills;
• An aggressive achiever with flair for success;
• An independent individual with initiative and self drive;
• And a fast learner, strategic planner who possesses the ability to identify;
• Opportunities in this fast paced business environment;
• Applicants must be 25 years and above preferably with families.
• Insurance Sales background is an added advantage
• Should be ready to work on commission basis with basic retainer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve set sales target continuously.
• Research, Identify and secure new clients or marketing opportunities from the assigned region.
• Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer
• Maintain all clients through proactive communication with the client and ensuring that all queries, complains are promptly attended to.
• Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers
• Making quotations to potential customers and ensuring Accounts are paid or settled on time and in full by the existing customers
• Cold calling to arrange for meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business.
• Following up on client orders
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales activities and or visits and presenting them to the Sales manager etc
• Give daily reports and weekly progress to the head of department
• Analyzing the market environment i.e. analyzing other competitor’s prices, the amount of demand and supply in the market.
• Giving feedback to the management and advising accordingly.
• Attending weekly departmental meetings
• Any other duties assigned by the management.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Diploma in sales & marketing
• Those with a background in food & beverage will have an added advantage
• 2-3 years experience in sales preferably in the hospitality industry
• Ability to work and contribute in a team
• Proven ability to meet sales targets
• Good presentation skills
• Must be a strong "people person" with excellent communication skills; a positive, persuasive personality
• Competent computer and database skills
• Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili language

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to sell
• Potential to earn as much as you want
• Extremely exciting incentives
• Ongoing training and support;

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your detailed CV NOW!!!

Application Procedure:

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and how they qualify for the position together with the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: email address:  

Applications should be received by 30th May 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position you are applying for: Sales Executive.

Interested applicants are hereby requested to submit their applications and detailed CVs (strictly email only), on the following address: hr@lifecareinternational.co.ke

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.

Allsops Research Center - Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

Experienced Graduate Academic Writers Needed ASAP

Offices at Allsops, Nairobi

Pay: Earn 45-60k Per Month
Mode of Work: Working from our offices at Allsops, Off Thika Road Superhighway
Shifts: Day and Night
Salary: KSH 300 per page for very urgent papers (no. of pages = no. of hours), KSH 250 for urgent papers (7 hours or less) and KSH 200 for non-urgent ones (10 hours to up to 24 hours)

Requirements:

Applicants should possess the following skills:

• A University Degree
• Should be able to meet STRICT deadlines
• Should be able to work on papers that are 100% original or that have 0% plagiarism.
• Previous research writing experience in MLA, APA, Harvard and Chicago is a MUST.
• Be within Nairobi location as they have to commute to our offices at Allsops.

N/B: Internet access is NOT a requirement as it will be provided for at our offices. However, the applicant should be available at our offices in case of any new developments.

Application:

If you posses the above research writing skills, send your CV and 1 or 2 properly referenced papers (APA and/or MLA) to allsopsresearchcenter@gmail.com as soon as possible before May 30th. 

We have limited vacancies remaining at our offices.