Senior Accountant at Directline Assurance Company Limited
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The role holder ensures accurate financial accounting,
regulatory compliance, and reporting through proper bookkeeping, timely
reconciliations, and preparation of statutory and management reports, in line
with accounting standards and insurance regulatory frameworks, working closely
with the Deputy Head of Finance and the Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Prepare
monthly Management Accounts in compliance with IFRS 17 and IRA guidelines.
- Ensure
accurate posting of transactions in the general ledger and timely closure
of books of accounts as per the set deadlines
- Oversee
the reconciliation and review of bank accounts and bank balances
- Prepare
daily/weekly cash-flow reports
Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare
and submit statutory returns to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA),
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other stakeholders.
- Ensure
VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, NHIF, NSSF, and other taxes are filed and paid
within the prescribed deadlines
- Support
external audits and coordinate responses to audit queries.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist
in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
- Monitor
budget utilization and provide variance analysis.
General Duties
- Monitor
and approve Creditor Invoice Accruals, Surrenders and Journal Vouchers.
- Prepare
the Asset Register, Prepayment Schedules and prepare periodic reports as
required
- Prepare
monthly rental income schedules Reconcile monthly customer mpesa deposits
and its utilization
- Prepare
monthly reports Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Academic Qualifications
- University
degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting or equivalent from an
institution recognized by Commission for Higher Education
Professional Qualifications
- CPA
(K) or equivalent; Member of ICPA(K) Experience
- MUST
have at least five (5) years’ experience in a busy commercial Finance
& Accounts Department.
- Experience
in Financial Management Systems Business/Department strategy formulation
and execution
- Supervisory
and leadership skills managing team/department performance and staff
Skills and Attributes
- High
attention to detail and excellent analytical skills High integrity and
ethical level;
- Able
to maintain utmost confidentiality of information in their possession
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
- Self-motivated,
confident and outgoing personality
- Have
great attention to detail and able to get things done to completion
How to Apply
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us
a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the
roles & responsibilities and the person specifications
(academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes)
listed above. Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions
will not be considered. Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to
reach us on or before 5.00pm 28th April 2026.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for
the company’s operational functions to ensure process optimization, efficient
claims management, underwriting efficiency & regulatory compliances. The
COO role will ensure that the operational functions support business growth,
business efficiencies, enhance customer experience, align with industry
regulations and…more…
Application deadline: 5.00pm Friday, 4th July
2025.
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for
the company’s operational functions to ensure process optimization, efficient
claims management, underwriting efficiency & regulatory compliances. The
COO role will ensure that the operational functions support business growth,
business efficiencies, enhance customer experience, align with industry
regulations and…more…
Application deadline: 5.00pm Friday, 4th July
2025.
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for
the company’s operational functions to ensure process optimization, efficient
claims management, underwriting efficiency & regulatory compliances. The
COO role will ensure that the operational functions support business growth,
business efficiencies, enhance customer experience, align with industry
regulations and…more…
Application deadline: 5.00pm Friday, 4th July
2025.
How to Apply
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us
a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as
per the roles & responsibilities and the person specifications
(academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes)
listed above.
Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to
reach us on or before 5.00pm Friday, 4th July 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted