Insurance Brokerage Company Jobs in Kenya

Exciting career opportunities in the insurance industry

Our client, a newly-established Insurance Brokerage Company, has vacancies in the following positions.

1. Job Title: Regional Manager
(2 Positions: Coast and Western Regions)

Job purpose

To oversee all the company’s operations within the region; including overall administration, development and implementation of appropriate marketing strategies and liaison with clients and all stakeholders in the region; and subsequent reporting to the head office.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Leadership in and oversight of all marketing activities in the region, in close consultation with the General Manager, including identifying and closing regional cross-selling opportunities;
* overseeing all underwriting activities of the company within the region;
* pricing of new and renewal business in the region in accordance with strategy utilizing underwriting guidelines and premium targets;
* preparation of relevant reports and filing of returns to the head office;
* developing relevant documentation, intermediary and client service policies, systems and procedures to support the company’s regional operations;
* managing ongoing account activity relationships through the deployment of appropriate interpersonal skills and advanced negotiation skills; and
* representing the company at industry-focused events within the region.

Minimum Academic qualifications:

* Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Insurance Option or its equivalent.

Professional Qualifications:

* ACII/AIIK
* Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage

Work Experience:

* 5 years working experience within the insurance industry with demonstrated understanding of insurance underwriting parameters, initiative, judgement, drive and ability to produce results with minimum supervision.

2. Job Title: Accountant
(1 Position: Head Office)

Job Purpose

To oversee the duties and responsibilities of the accounting function, both at the headquarters and in the regions including; preparing journal entries; maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers; preparing account and bank reconciliations; monthly business closings and account analysis.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts;
* prepare,consolidate and control annual budget;
* maintain all books of accounts;
* prepare general operations ledger;
* journal entries;
* monthly business closings and monthly financial statements;
* accounts receivable and accounts payable;
* account/bank reconciliations; control all expenditures as per budgets;
* forecast premium collection to facilitate financial planning;
* oversee tax computations and returns;
* payroll administration;
* facilitation of the audit process; document all accounting information;
* keep custody of all accountable documents;
* develop and enforce internal financial controls and procedures.

Minimum Academic qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting option or its equivalent.

Professional Qualifications:

* CPA (K) or its equivalent.

Work Experience:

5 Years work experience with sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting; technical accounting skills; previous experience of general accounting; and proficiency in relevant accounting software.

3. Job Title: Secretary/Office Administrator
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)

Job Purpose:

To oversee the administration, coordination and overall management of the office policies, procedures and scheduling and be responsible for day to day office activities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all office policies and procedures;
* scheduling of office activities in a timely manner;
* operate and maintain efficient filing systems;
* manage both incoming and outgoing mail; maintain office diary and organize work itinerary;
* type letters, memos and reports;
* manage telephone, fax and e-mails;
* manage and order supplies within the budgetary provisions and guidelines;
* oversee and manage performance of office support staff.

Academic qualifications:

* Minimum of Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Degree in Business related field is preferable.
* Basic Accounting knowledge preferred.

Work Experience:

* A minimum of 5 years of office management experience preferably in the insurance industry, with strong leadership, management and organizational, skills, assertiveness, creativity and innovation;
* ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively and determining appropriate courses of action; high degree of emotional maturity;
* flexible with well developed interpersonal skills.

4. Job Title: Office Assistant
(2 Positions in Coast and Western Region)

Job Purpose

To provide general office support services to facilitate effective realization of organizational goals and objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Assist in all messengerial duties as requested;
* develop and regularly update mailing lists;
* distribute all incoming and outgoing mails;
* undertake all dispatch duties as necessary;
* gather and collect information as may be instructed; and
* perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

* Minimum O’ Level with Minimum Division 3 or Grade C.

Professional/Technical Qualifications

* Training in basic Office Administration is preferred.

Work Experience

* 5 years relevant experience in an office setting with maturity, discretion, enthusiasm and positive attitude;
* good organizational skills and record keeping;
* oral and written communication skills;
* self starter who can work independently;
* skills in establishing priorities and managing workload;
* ability to follow directives; and high level of integrity.

Applications clearly indicating the position applied for and preferred location on the outer envelope and attaching a detailed CV, copies of certificates and testimonials must reach us not later than Friday 22nd October 2010, and should be addressed to:

The Executive Search,Selection and Placement Division,
Eliud & Associates(E&A),
4th Floor-Consolidated Bank House,Koinange Street
P.O. Box 9483-00100(G.P.O),
Tel: O20-2243623,
Nairobi.

E-Mail: eliud_associates@yahoo.com or eliudowalo@gmail.com