CIC Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant – Finance Department

 
Purpose of the Job

To provide professional financial and accounting services in accordance to international accounting standards and work guidelines for CIC Insurance Group.

Duties & Responsibility

• To capture transactions and update the general ledgers
• Prepare audit schedules and reports
• Respond to customers queries
• Compute and update reserves
• Monitor and follow up receivables
• Document manual accounting process for automation
• Prepare and lodge statutory schedules and returns
• Ensure that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions.
• Ensure processing of tax schedules and timely submission of associated returns.
• Coordinate the audit process, attend to audit queries and implement audit recommendations.
• Monitor Company’s inflows and outflows, liaising with banks, cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Authorise payments.
• Ensure prompt preparation and review of bank reconciliations.
• Monitor and review existing financial controls
• Safe Custody of Company assets.

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• First Degree; BCOM (Accounting or Finance option), BA Economics, Business Administration or equivalent

Professional Qualifications

• CPA (K) OR ACCA or equivalent.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience, at a busy accounting function in finance sector but preferably in the insurance industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate – MS Office, experience with computerised accounting applications preferably Turnquest and AIMS.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Conversant with issues related to the insurance industry, (Income tax and Insurance Acts.)
• Conversant with IFRS, accounting, taxation and commercial laws.
• Attention to detail.

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating on the subject of your email the job Ref.

 For example: Ref : Application for Accountant Position to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd

Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

The application should reach us by close of business on 26th April 2013. 

Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2013consider your application unsuccessful.

CIC Assistant Medical Claims Analyst Job in Kenya

Assistant Claims Analyst – Medical

 
Purpose of the Job

To efficiently handle all claims and settle within stipulated timelines

Duties & Responsibility

• To register and process all reported claims and appoint relevant service providers where applicable and advice the clients on the required claims supporting documents.
• Identify trends in the health care , cost saving methods ,have knowledge in the current medical costs, have negotiation skills to negotiate with providers for treatment costs
• To receive and acknowledge all customer correspondences
• To initiate claim recoveries.
• To accurately post, maintain and review claims reserves on a continuous basis
• To raise payment requisitions within the set standards.
• To promptly and efficiently attend to customer queries, and complaints
• Ensure all claims documents are archived in the relevant systems
• To continuously recommend system enhancements for improved services
• To communicate risk improvement measures for implementation in the underwriting department by monitoring claims experience trends
• To distribute the incoming correspondences and dispatch outgoing correspondences
• To resolve customer complaints and disputes swiftly, fairly and diplomatically
• Prepare various claims analysis reports for clients and management consumption
• Any other duties as may be allocated by the management from time to time.
• Knowledge in medical underwriting skills

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Degree in Nursing will be an added advantage

Professional Qualifications:

• COP will have an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 2 years working experience in a medical facility

Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent verbal communication
• Expertise and experience in medical insurance
• IT  Skills
• Update with the current trends on cost of the different service providers
• Good knowledge of medical  insurance and products
• Knowledge in new trends, diseases and new treatments (vaccines) in the region
• Excellent customer service skills

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating on the subject of your email the job Ref No.

 For example: Ref : Application for Assistant Claims Analyst-Medical Position to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

The application should reach us by close of business on 26th April 2013. 

Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2013consider your application unsuccessful.

CIC Medical Underwriting Assistant Job in Kenya

Underwriting Assistant– Medical

 
Purpose of the Job

To provide basic underwriting of risks according to client’s applications

Duties & Responsibility

• To perform underwriting function for submitted proposals within the risk guidelines and archiving the information in manual and electronic form.
• To verify that product rates are adequate and within reinsurance terms before risk acceptance
• Confirm that all the proposal forms are captured electronically and premiums posted
• To issue and dispatch proposal forms to the branches and the Policy Documents to the clients
• To develop and support a responsive and robust customer service system supported by modern technology
• Submit reports to Clients on scheme utilization
• Follow up on renewal lapses to ensure the renewals are done timely.
• Ensure Timely receipt capture and posting and allocation (Update customers premium card/ledger), capture of Policy Loan repayments
• Develop and ensure a clear Communication process on expected, received and missed premium to clients, agency and management
• Contribute to the development of an Automated process for underwriting
• Ensure credit & debit notes are issued and Premium Refunds are timely and accurately done.
• Process commissions to agents, brokers and intermediaries.
• Help with on the job training of new staff

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field.
• At least 2 Insurance Professional ACII papers ACII or AIIK

Professional Qualifications

• At least 2 Insurance Professional ACII papers ACII or AIIK

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 2 years as an Underwriter in a busy working environment or a related field.

Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent Communication skills, especially vocal and listening
• Computer Literate in MS Office and other office applications
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of trends in Insurance Underwriting
• Training skills
• Innovative

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating on the subject of your email the job Ref No.

For example: Ref : Application for Underwriting Assistant – Medical Position to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd

Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

The application should reach us by close of business on 26th April 2013. 

Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2013consider your application unsuccessful.

CIC Medical Claims Clerk Job in Kenya

Claims Clerk – Medical

 
Purpose of the Job

To efficiently handle all claims and settle within stipulated timelines.

Duties & Responsibility

• Correct record keeping of all received invoices, sorting and stamping when received.
• Ensuring that all invoices captured are vetted and approved by the medical team so that they pay the correct amounts.
• Ensure that proper and complete instructions on claim eligibility are provided on pre assessment sheet for proper and timely settlement of the claim.
• To have market awareness of prices and costs within the private medical environment within locations handled.
• Provide feedback to Team Seniors of any errors recorded with suggestions for improvement Speed and accuracy in data capturing, picking any queries and reporting.
• To update system notes for claim assessed accurately and timely.
• Ensure correct and timely reports are provided to Team Seniors for day to day work management in the required format.
• To actively participate in regular Team meetings and daily huddles and provide support to Team Seniors
• To provide support and assistance to other functions of the department as and when required by Team Seniors and Manager.
• To resolve any technical or contentious claims within the boundaries of claims knowledge and policy held.
• Check claims within authority limits and record errors.
• To fully investigate all information that is received concerning claims and to query any anomalies that may occur.
• Email queries and telephone calls to be auctioned within 24hrs.
• Refer all complaints to Claims Supervisor for action/advice
• To manage and develop the internal and external relationships which allow the claims function to operate effectively and efficiently.
• To promote the best image for the company through the professional appearance and behavior and adhere to company standards and procedures.
• To maintain the highest level of personal conduct.
• To assist in any Team Projects

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.

Professional Qualifications:

• Good progress towards the achievement of a diploma in Insurance from the College of Insurance or Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) is an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 2 year working experience in a medical facility

Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent verbal communication
• Expertise and experience in medical insurance
• IT  Skills
• Update with the current trends on cost of the different service providers
• Good knowledge of medical  insurance and products
• Knowledge in new trends, diseases and new treatments (vaccines) in the region
• Excellent customer service skills

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating on the subject of your email the job Ref No.

 For example: Ref: Application for Claims Clerk – Medical Position to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd

Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke

The application should reach us by close of business on 26th April 2013. Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2013consider your application unsuccessful.