ATIDI: Finance Officer (Technical Accounting) – Nairobi, Kenya

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by ATIDI based in Nairobi, Kenya to recruit for this position. For more information on ATIDI please visit their website www.atidi.africa. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: SR-FO-TA-001

Nature and Scope:

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Officer - Technical Accounting shall be responsible for supporting the technical accounting team and the Chief Financial Officer in developing, maintaining and improving a reliable, transparent and effective technical accounting and related system and helping continually improve the financial integrity of ATIDI’s financial information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain effective operational controls;
2. Ensure that proper books of accounts for ATIDI are accurately maintained;
3. Prepare the monthly closure of accounts and ensure that reporting deadlines are consistently met;
4. Provide the necessary financial information to prepare the annual Financial Statements in accordance to IFRS;
5. Develop, maintain and continuously improve ATIDI’s Underwriting software in liaison with Underwriting Department and the software developer;
6. Prepare monthly financial performance analysis including growth and variance analysis against the budget as well as business insights);
7. Process all the business transactions from the Underwriting department and ensure that premiums, commissions, acquisition costs, reinsurance, and claims are captured accurately;
8. Accurately allocate premium receipts/payments to the corresponding trade receivables/payables on a daily basis;
9. Maintain up-to-date claims and recoveries schedules;
10. Perform monthly reconciliations of technical balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy;
11. Request third-party statements and perform reconciliations with third-party as required;
12. Conduct monthly peer reviews of balance sheet reconciliation;
13. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in timely manner;
14. Support the Underwriting Department by providing statements of outstanding trade receivable balances per client to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances;
15. Perform monthly analysis of the outstanding trade receivable balances, evaluate and provide for potential credit losses where necessary;
16. Prepare relevant payment requests liaising with the Underwriting Department to ensure timely settlement of  amounts due to reinsurers, brokers and clients within the agreed timelines;
17. Work closely with the Claims unit to ensure prompt settlement of all valid and approved claims;
18. Ensure thorough preparation and facilitation of internal and external audits;
19. Ensure all audit findings relating to Technical Accounting are promptly followed-up and resolved;
20. Ensure full compliance with established manuals, policies and procedures;
21. Support the continuous improvement of manuals, policies, procedures and internal controls systems;
22. Perform any other duty as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Role Specifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance/ Equivalent or an equivalent qualification;
• Relevant Professional accounting qualifications such as . CPA, CA or ACCA;
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS 17 and accounting procedures;
• High degree of honesty integrity and professionalism;
• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to work;
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Demonstrate commitment to ATIDI's core values - unity of purpose, stakeholder  first approach, integrity, transparency and accountability, creativity and  diligence and efficiency;
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse environment;
• Excellent communication including oral, written and presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in standard office and accounting software  applications, including accounting systems, Ms Excel and other standard office computer applications); and
• Good report writing, analytical and presentation skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3-year renewable contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya
• Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 26th of May 2026

Please submit an Application Letter, Personal History Form CV, plus details of your current remuneration package along with the details of three referees to [email protected] 

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