Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Britam Insurance Tanzania is part of a diversified financial services group offering insurance, asset management, and investment solutions across East Africa. The organization focuses on underwriting discipline, financial control, customer service excellence, and efficient claims and premium management to support sustainable insurance operations.

The Assistant Accountant role within the finance function is primarily responsible for managing customer account reconciliations, monitoring premium collections, ensuring accurate allocation of receipts, and supporting credit control processes. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy between clients, intermediaries, and internal departments while ensuring compliance with insurance operational policies such as “cash before cover.”

Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reconciliation, effective premium collection, and timely resolution of account-related queries. The role also supports cash flow monitoring, commission processing, and coordination with intermediaries and internal departments to maintain financial integrity.

• Monitor daily customer accounts and ensure adherence to “cash before cover” policy
• Manage collection of insurance premiums and resolve account-related queries
• Allocate daily receipts accurately to customer accounts
• Provide accurate account information to internal departments when required
• Reconcile intermediary accounts and ensure no unresolved balances exceed 30 days
• Prepare and send monthly reconciled statements to intermediaries
• Liaise with underwriters on funds received to ensure timely postings
• Support premium collection and credit control initiatives across head office and branches
• Ensure all customer and intermediary queries are resolved promptly and professionally
• Prepare and reconcile commission reports and ensure timely payment processing
• Send outstanding statements to clients and intermediaries within required timelines
• Prepare financial and receivables reports for regional coordination and management review
• Support departmental performance targets, scorecards, and strategic initiatives
• Perform any other accounting or administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

Candidates applying for this role should possess strong accounting knowledge and experience in financial reconciliation or credit control, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector. The ideal candidate should demonstrate accuracy, analytical ability, and strong communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with financial data and meet strict deadlines
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Understanding of credit control and premium collection processes
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external intermediaries

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Britam careers portal. Applicants are required to complete the online application process and submit all required documents as specified in the job posting.

• Apply here
• Ensure all application details are completed accurately before submission
• Submit your application before the deadline: 05 July 2026

Conclusion
The Assistant Accountant role at Britam offers a strong entry point into the insurance and financial services sector. It provides practical experience in reconciliation, credit control, premium management, and financial reporting. With consistent performance and professional development, candidates may progress to roles such as Accountant, Credit Controller, Finance Officer, or Senior Finance Analyst within the insurance or broader financial services industry.