Assistant Manager - Finance

Kenya Orient Insurance Limited, an established insurance company incorporated in 1982 by the Al Fateem Group of Dubai and later acquired by Kenyans in 1988, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Finance. The company, formed in 2004 after a transfer of ownership, has enjoyed steady growth and is fast becoming a force to reckon with in the industry.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Assistant Manager – Finance is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s financial operations, treasury and liquidity, financial accounting and reporting, taxation and statutory compliance while maintaining a strong internal control and revenue assurance environment. The role delivers accurate, timely financial information, management and Board reporting, and branch performance insight to support effective decision-making, planning and control, and provides day-to-day leadership to the finance team.

Treasury, Liquidity & Cash Management

Monitor the company’s daily cash position, creditor accounts, payments and surplus funds to ensure optimal liquidity and a positive cash flow at all times. Prepare and review daily cash flow reports that give management timely visibility of the liquidity position to support informed financial decision-making. Manage cash inflows and outflows, revenue assurance, recoveries and reserves to sustain financial stability. Review treasury transactions journals, interest computations, accruals, deposits and investment transactions ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation. Support the development of asset–liability strategies and the investment portfolio, including deposit placements, bond investments, trade confirmations and settlements. Review and authorise petty cash and imprest, reconcile staff imprest accounts, and ensure supplier payments are settled by their due dates.

Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management accounts and Board papers in compliance with IFRS, internal policies and regulatory requirements. Own the end-to-end bank reconciliation process, ensuring no open items age beyond 30 days, and drive the timely resolution of un-receipted credits with the credit, underwriting and branch teams. Conduct periodic review and analysis of the trial balance and general ledger accounts, and pass all required periodic journals, accruals and prepayments. Act as a key liaison with statutory and regulatory authorities, ensuring accurate preparation and filing of returns including IRA returns, withholding taxes and levies within stipulated timelines. Review quarterly reinsurance accounts with the reinsurance department, advise on claims above deductible, and participate in the annual treaty renewal process. Consolidate group financial statements and prepare branch and business performance reports.

Internal Controls, Risk Management & Audit

Develop and maintain effective financial management systems, policies, procedures and internal controls that safeguard company resources and mitigate financial risk. Monitor capital adequacy ratio (CAR), performance ratios and other key financial indicators, reporting positions and recommendations to management. Lead the annual external audit process to conclusion, coordinate internal audit and regulatory inspections, and ensure effective closure of all recommendations. Ensure timely, accurate recording of financial transactions and full compliance with accounting standards, best practice and government regulations. Maintain accurate banking documentation bank account records, mandates, signatories and operational

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