Senior Accountant , AAR Insurance (Tanzania) Limited

AAR Insurance (Tanzania) Limited is a subsidiary of AAR Holdings which is the largest and most successful private Insurance company in East Africa. In Tanzania its Head Office is in Dar es Salaam and branches are in Arusha and Mwanza.
In line with our corporate objective of constantly reviewing and enhancing our key performance areas we wish to engage the following person:

Senior Accountant

Purpose of the Position
To give financial and business support to Insurance operations and Insurance Management team
The Successful candidate will be based in Dar Es Salaam and will report to the Financial Controller

Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Preparation of sales, payments and collection reports on weekly, Monthly and daily basis.
Support monthly management account.
Filling of quarterly statutory remittances and reports to The Commissioner for Insurance
Tanzania.
Administration of Payroll and remits statutory deductions.
Cash flow management on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Administration of Fixed Assets Register.
Compile and analyze financial information to
prepare entries to accounts, such as suspense
accounts, and business transactions to resolve
accounting discrepancies.
Preparation of debtors, creditors, and bank and inter-company accounts reports on monthly basis.
Preparation of daily claims and debt Collection arising from premium.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Bank and account analysis on monthly basis
Imprest and Petty cash management
Any other duties as may be allocated by. your supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

Education:
CPA (T) holder
Bachelor or Advance Diploma in Accounting
Accounting system knowledge e.g ACCPAC
Five years working experience as an Accountant
Excellent computer skills.
Proven technical accounting skills

Attributes:
Experience in insurance industry will be an added advantage
Trustworthy and proven integrity
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Excellent Interpersonal skills.
Good listening skills.
Team player
Enthusiastic.
Very hard working person.
Fast learner, quick thinker and able to work with minimal supervision.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are requested to enclose a detailed CV together with copies of relevant testimonials and send to the:

Human Resources Manager
AAR Insurance (Tanzania) Ltd .
Plot # 74,1 Serengeti Rd/ Warioba Str Off Mwai
Kibaki Rd I Mikocheni I
P.O. Box 9600, Dar es Salaam