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About the Organisation
ICEA Life Assurance Company is a leading provider of life insurance and financial protection solutions in Uganda, dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their futures through innovative, reliable, and customer-focused services. As part of the ICEA Lion Group, one of the largest financial services providers in East Africa, the company enjoys a strong reputation for professionalism, trustworthiness, and financial strength, backed by decades of experience and regional presence.
ICEA Life Assurance promotes a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values integrity, performance, and personal development, offering rewarding career opportunities in sales, underwriting, customer service, and actuarial roles, with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. Since its establishment, the company has evolved with the changing financial landscape, leveraging digital platforms, tailored products, and robust risk management strategies to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.
With a wide reach through branch networks, strategic partnerships, and a growing digital footprint, ICEA Life remains committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Its core values include integrity, reliability, customer centricity, and innovation, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on financial literacy, youth empowerment, health, and community well-being. For more information, visit www.icea.co.ug.
ICEA LION Group is a one-stop financial services provider offering innovative products and services in insurance, pensions, investments and trusts. We are one of the largest providers of insurance and financial services in East Africa with well-established operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
2 Accountant jobs at ICEA LION Group
ICEA LION Group
Job Description
Job Title: Accountant (2 Jobs)
Organisation: ICEA Lion Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
We are hiring Accountants (2)
Performing accounting duties in the assigned accounts department section. Assisting in producing management reports
Support Senior Accountants and CFO in the discharge of their duties.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Ensure that branches have sufficient petty cash and that reimbursements are done for authentic expenses on a timely basis.
Communicate with branches on all issues touching on finances and receipting.
Updating movement of fixed assets
Accounting for transactions relating to Tied Life Agents ranging from commission processing and deductions made.
Resolving agents’ complaints and issues raised to finance.
Staff loans and agents’ balances reconciliation.
Preparing sundry debtors and creditors.
Preparing designated bank reconciliations and checking assigned the bank reconciliations for the company.
Checking and ensuring all the journals have been posted.
Updating bank balances daily and transferring funds from all the branches.
Assisting the CFO and FM in producing management reports.
Assisting the finance team, internal auditors and external auditors during audit exercises
Following up and ensuring accurate recording and accounting for investments of the company
Checking and verifying payments and ensuring all payments made by the company are accurately recorded and settled in timely manner
Liaising and coordinating with banks on issues such as opening bank accounts and introducing known agents among others.
Responsible for checking and reviewing the work of the accounts assistants.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A relevant University degree
Professional qualification (CPA /ACCA) with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience
Core technical competencies and skills required for the role
Computer literacy, especially Ms Excel and Access; familiarity with accounting software is a definite advantage
Interest in and ability to streamline accounting process systems (manual and automated) to achieve added efficiency and robustness
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external audit.
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Solid interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels and functions
Strong team player, organised and creatively working to improve processes.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
Knowledge of relevant legislation and taxes applicable.
Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and practices.
Possess good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to details.
Ability to train, develop and manage performance of less experienced staff.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this job, please submit your application and resume to hr@icea.co.ug
Please quote “Accountants” on the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 15th January 2025
