Zonal Accountant at Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC)

Application Deadline: 24 Aug 2016

Zonal Accountant POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC} is a state owned company which has been operating even before liberation of the Insurance industry In 1996 and registered according to Insurance Act Cap.394 of year 2009. Zanzibar Insurance Corporation is looking for a qualified candidates to fill the three following vacancies;

1.Job Title: Zonal Accountant (1 post Mtwara)
Reports to: Zonal Director

Job Purpose
The Zonal Accountant serves as the person in charge of all daily accounting and financial activities at the branch.

Duties and Responsibilities

(i} Assists the Chief Accountant in the supervision and monitoring of all Non-Life accounting
matters.
(ii) Supervises Non-Life accounting operations and ensures adherence to financial regulations
in the day to day operations.
(iii} Maintains proper documentation and accuracy of non-life revenues claims and payments
(iv) Prepares monthly and other periodic financial reports of Non-life Accounts and consolidates
periodic accounts statements. reports and returns.
(v) Maintains all books of Non-Life Accounts and allied records.
(vi) Coordinates the issuance of quarterly statements of accounts to Re-insurers
(vii) Coordinates and maintains investment records and prepares periodic investment reports.
(viii) Implements internal control systems and other accounting policies and procedures.
(ix) Any other related duties assigned by the superiors

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience
• Holder of at least Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or Ordinary Diploma in Accountancy
or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of experience in financial management and accounting at middle level
management.
• Computer literate.advantage

REMUNERATION
Remuneration will be according to ZIC salary scale and other terms and conditions of ZIC.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application letters accompanied by a typed detailed CV, certified copies of Academic Certificates,
Three Names of Referees, Current Postal Address, Phone Number, Email Address and Two (2)
Passport Size Photograph. Should be addressed to:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ZANZIBAR INSURANCE CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 432
Zanzibar

i) Testimonials/provision results /statements of results are not accepted
ii) Employed applicants are required to channel their application letter through their employers
iii) Age 25-45 years
iv) This is a renewable contract based employment