Assistant Accountant
About Us
CIC Insurance Group is a leading insurance and financial services organization with over five decades of experience supporting individuals, families, cooperatives, SMEs, and corporates to achieve financial security.
The Group offers a diversified portfolio spanning general insurance, life assurance, microinsurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to clients, regulators, partners, and communities. CIC is committed to innovation, digital transformation, and prudent risk management to deliver sustainable value across its markets.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Accountant – Life Assurance (Uganda) will support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and post journal entries in the accounting system
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and files
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
- Support implementation and adherence to internal controls
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Review and process supplier invoices and payments
- Monitor receivables and support debt collection activities
- Ensure accurate aging analysis for payables and receivables
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in making payments of statutory returns (e.g. VAT, Withholding Tax)
- Support tax computations and compliance requirements
- Maintain statutory records and documentation
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Assist in budget preparation and monitoring
- Track expenditures against approved budgets
- Flag variances and recommend corrective actions
Audit & Risk Management
- Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits
- Respond to audit queries in a timely manner
- Support risk identification and mitigation within finance operations.
Who We’re Looking For
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Professional qualification: Progress in Professional accounting courses (CPA/ACCA) is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience,
Key Competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Our Values
CIC Insurance Group is guided by the following core values:
- Trust & Integrity: We keep our word
- Human-Centered Innovation: We pioneer solutions that transform lives
- Resourceful Collaboration: We achieve the impossible together
- Inclusive Impact: We create prosperity for every community
- Velocity & Excellence: We deliver exceptional results with momentum
- Enduring Cooperative Spirit: We anchor our heritage while building the future
How to Apply
If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through: https://careers.cicinsurancegroup.com/ clearly indicating the position being applied for.
The application should reach us by close of business on 9th January 2026. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31st January 2026 consider your application unsuccessful.
Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy Statement
CIC Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive, and merit-based employment practices in line with the ILO Core Labour Standards, GRI requirements, and the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). All qualified candidates are considered without discrimination.
All personal data submitted during the recruitment process will be handled confidentially and processed strictly in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws and CIC Insurance Group’s data protection policies.
N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.