Assistant Accountant – Dar es Salaam

About the role

Britam is looking for a qualified Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on reconciling client accounts, managing cash flow, and supporting premium collection and commission processes.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily customer accounts, enforce the cash‑before‑cover policy and process premium collections.
• Reconcile intermediary balances, ensuring no unreconciled items older than 30 days and issue monthly reconciliation statements by the 10th of each month.
• Verify commission reports and ensure payments are processed within the first week of each month.
• Liaise with underwriters on unallocated funds and coordinate with claims, sales and management accountant teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within insurance.
• Good understanding of Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) requirements and Britam product knowledge.