Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Company Profile
African Grey Insurance Limited is a member of Mulundu Holdings Limited, a Zambian owned family enterprise with interest in Media, Insurance and Manufacturing. The company is duly licensed by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) to transact all classes of General Insurance Business in Zambia,
Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager
Reporting to: Managing Director

Job Purpose
The Finance & Administration Manager is a strategic thought. partner and hands on and participative leader responsible for the financial and administrative business management of African Grey Insurance Ltd. The position is responsible for Accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, investments and audit functions of the company. The position ensures that there are effective financial and accounting system controls and standards in place and is also responsible for managing the administrative systems of the company.
The Finance and Administration Manager is a member of the senior management team and plays a critical role in strategic decision making and operations.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparation of management accounts and ensuring they are ready for distribution by management.
• Review and computation of UPR and IBNR.
• Ensure all schedules and other requirements by external auditors for the annual audit/interim audit are prepared and checked by deadlines given. This will include the annual fixed assets impairment review.
• Ensuring that the Pensions and Insurance Authority returns and payments are done by deadline.
• Ensuring premium registers and claims reports for the month are posted.
• Ensuring that the Insurance Association of Zambia Returns (IAZ) and payments are done by the deadline.
• Liaising with Managers from other departments on matters that relate to finance and administration and ensuring all information required for processing financial reports is received on time.
• Preparation of the annual budget.
• Preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Ensure all statutory returns and payments are made by the deadlines.
• Overall supervision of all Finance & Administration staff and ensuring smooth running of the department.
• Assessing training needs for Finance and Administration staff.

Qualifications/Experience
• A minimum of a Degree in Accounting, Finance or be in possession of a full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ZICA
• A minimum of 5 years' experience preferably in the General Insurance industry.
• Must be a fully paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Prior experience supervising, coaching and mentoring a team in a fast paced environment. Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local taxation laws.
• Experience in budgeting.
• Experience in preparing year end reports and facilitating external audits.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, a commitment to lead by example and dedication to the vision and mission of African Grey Insurance Ltd.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Please email a cover letter and CV ONLY to careers@africangrey.co.zm
Please use the subject line "FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER". The deadline for applications is Friday 20th August, 2021.
Applications must be addressed to;
Managing Director
African Grey Insurance Ltd
Post Net 136 E891, Manda Hill
Lusaka, Zambia

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