Fund Accountant at Zamara Kenya

Role Specific

• Preparation and presentation of pension funds management accounts, budget, cashflow statement and annual audited financial statement to trustees. as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Handle an assigned client portfolio of investment worth Ksh 500 million and above
• Assessment, computations and payments of quarterly and annual income tax and annual RBA levies. Payment of income tax and RBA levies to the relevant bodies as per statutory requirements.
• Analyze and capture data received from the fund managers and custodians monthly.
• Monthly reconciliation of the members dealing in the Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Prepare cash book and bank reconciliation monthly
• Assist in training Junior Fund Accountants and interns

Client Service

• Participate in client AGMs through proper preparations and response to member queries
• Proactively foster cordial working relations with all stakeholders to enhance client satisfaction and service delivery

Operational Efficiency

• Adhere to all SLAs and working standards to ensure legal and regulatory requirements
• Real time reporting of system bugs and downtimes for speedy resolutions
• 100% compliance to Accounting reporting standards

Experience and personal qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field or Actuarial
• Professional qualification in / CPA Part 2 / ACCA Level 2
• 3 Years’ experience in fund accounting/pension industry
• Awareness of RBA, ICPAK and KRA requirements
• Good knowledge of an accounting system
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Accounting
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision
• Time management and ability to prioritize