Assistant Reporting Accountant - Fixed Term At Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description
The Assistant Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparation of financial reports and compiling analytical reports to aid management in making informed decision. The role will be critical in supporting the company automation agenda, through creation and testing of power BI reports.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Work closely with reporting team in supporting audit and preparation of Audited Financial Statements
Update investment schedules, creating investment journals and posting the same in finance system
Support in analyzing past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Prepare branch profitability report and provide insights to the branch managers
Support finance reporting team in building and testing power BI reports
Work closely with finance team in maintaining integrity of general ledgers, by conducting balance sheet substantiation
Support in biweekly claims performance analysis and presenting findings to the business

Qualification
Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance or a related field
At least 1 year experience in financial reporting, in an insurance industry

Skills and competencies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
Proficiency in Microsoft office
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Solution-oriented