Head of Finance – General Business at Kenindia Assurance Company Limited

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)

Leading in the implementation of the finance and branch accounts department strategy, policies, processes and procedures to support the achievement of the overall financial objectives of the company.

Main Responsibilities 

• Coordinating and reporting of the company and finance department performance to the financial controller and  management on quarterly basis
• Collating /preparation and analysis of revenue and management reports
• Authorizing of company claims and management expenses cheques as the finance representative
• Collating of final accounts of the company- consolidating and analyses for management
• Analsing and verification of yearly and monthly levy reports prepared by the finance dept. staff going to statutory regulators
• Mentoring and training company finance dept.staff.
• Coordinating with other departments in ensuring consistence in reports prepared by them
• Monitoring and coordinating staff towards achieving departmental objectives.
• Preparation and analysis of financial and management reports
• Any other duties given by the financial controller. Preparing, monitoring and reporting of the finance budgetary allocations 
• Talent management including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff in the finance dept.  to achieve highest levels of performance
• Leading and managing the finance department related company communication
• Ensuring customer service to both internal and external client by providing required financial/management reports.
• Managing and Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

Job Specifications

Relevant Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

Academic Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Finance
• Undergraduate Degree in Finance

Professional Qualifications

• CPA (K) 
• ACCA

Key Job Skills (specific to the job)

• Financial literacy
• Analytical skills
• People management skills

Insurance Skills (special Category)

• N/A

General Skills (Generic)

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• IT skill (fluency)

KCA Competencies/Behaviours

• Integrity
• Reliability
• Transparency 
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• quality