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Accountant (Life Claims & Finance Operations)
Company: The Ultimate Insurance Broker
Required Number: 3 (Three)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa (Office-based)
Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years)
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: June 17, 2026 (Within 7 consecutive days of this announcement)
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Job Purpose
The Ultimate Insurance Broker is seeking competent, detail-oriented, and ethical professionals to join the finance team. The Accountant is responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions—with a specialized focus on life claims accounting processes. This role supports various financial and administrative tasks to ensure accurate financial management, legal compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Claims & Transaction Processing: Record and process everyday financial transactions, including specialized life insurance claim payments and financial data entries.
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Ledger Maintenance: Prepare accurate ledger journal entries and maintain structural accounting records.
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Reconciliations: Perform strict bank statement reconciliations, general ledger reviews, and claims payout account reconciliations.
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Verification: Assist in processing, validating, and filing company payments alongside their tracking supporting documents.
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Reporting & Auditing: Prepare periodic financial, operational, and core management reports. Provide clean documentation trails to support internal and external audit processes.
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Budget Support: Assist in annual budgeting workflows, corporate expense tracking, and ongoing financial monitoring activities.
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Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate closely between the Life Claims Department, broader Finance teams, and administrative units to ensure seamless operational continuity.
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Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background
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Diploma or BA Degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognized higher learning institution.
Experience Requirements
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For BA Degree Holders: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
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For Diploma Holders: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
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Note: Prior background working within the insurance, banking, or microfinance sectors is a highly valued added advantage.
Core Technical Competencies
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Mandatory Software Skill: High proficiency in Peachtree Accounting Software is strictly required.
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Strong working knowledge of standard Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks.
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Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and corporate MS Office applications.
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Proven background in financial analysis, documentation control, and complex ledger reconciliations.
Behavioral & Desired Skills
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High level of professional integrity, accountability, and absolute confidentiality.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy under pressure, and a development-oriented mindset.
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Strong customer service orientation and comfortable working within cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their application package within 7 consecutive days from the date of this announcement.
Required Application Package
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Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Scanned copies of academic certificates and official work experience letters
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A formal application letter clearly indicating the position applied for (“Accountant”)
Submission Channels
Please email your complete package to both of the following hiring addresses:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessments and interviews.
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To apply for this job email your details to dejatabrha0529@gmail.com
