Overview

Britam is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Senior Accountant Credit Control. The successful candidate will support the Finance Department by ensuring accurate financial transaction recording, effective credit control, premium allocation, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with internal financial procedures.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role also involves supporting audit processes, managing debtor accounts, monitoring claims and commissions, and maintaining accurate accounting records using the organization's ERP system.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career with one of the region’s leading financial services companies. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in financial reporting, credit management, ERP systems, auditing support, and insurance finance while contributing to efficient financial operations and sound internal controls.

Application Tips

To strengthen your application:

• Highlight your experience in accounting, finance, or credit control.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ERP or computerized accounting systems.
• Include experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and debtor management.
• Mention progress toward professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA.
• Showcase analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Tailor your CV to emphasize accounting compliance, internal controls, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare premium registers and ensure accurate posting into the ERP system.
• Process requisitions through the EFT system while ensuring budget compliance.
• Perform timely bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues within 30 days.
• Ensure commission payments are processed within seven (7) days.
• Facilitate processing, approval, and payment of claims within ten (10) days.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Capitalize assets and calculate depreciation.
• Perform month-end closure of ERP modules, including:
  • Cash
  • Purchasing
  • Stores
  • Accounts Payable (AP).
• Reconcile disputed debtor balances.
• Follow up with debtors for outstanding premium payments.
• Ensure all bank credits are receipted and correctly allocated.
• Follow up on debits pending issuance by underwriters.
• Process premium refunds.
• Prepare debtor reports.
• Send account statements to intermediaries.
• Coordinate Credit Control Committee meetings.
• Conduct general ledger account analysis.
• Support fraud prevention through careful review of:
  • Commission requests
  • Claims payments
  • Expense transactions.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors during audit exercises. 

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Business
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Or an equivalent field.
• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification such as:
  • CPA
  • ACCA.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar or equivalent position.
• Experience using ERP or computerized accounting systems is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Credit control and debtor management.
• Bank reconciliation and general ledger analysis.
• ERP and computerized accounting systems.
• Budget monitoring and financial compliance.
• Asset management and depreciation accounting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• High integrity and commitment to fraud prevention.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Britam recruitment portal.

Application Link

Official Britam Careers Portal (Application Link)