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Organization Name: Zimnat General Insurance. Job Title: Finance and Operations Assistant. Role Purpose: To support day-to-day finance and operational activities within a structured and increasingly digitised environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, controls are maintained, and operational processes run smoothly. This role is ideal for a disciplined, reliable individual looking to build hands-on experience while supporting the continued digitisation of finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Process payments, journals, and financial transactions accurately and within agreed timelines.
Perform bank reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Manage petty cash and ensure proper reconciliation and control.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with internal controls and company policies.
Support preparation of audit schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
Assist with procurement processes, asset tracking, and stock control monitoring.
Ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulatory requirements.
Respond to finance related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Support the use of finance systems and digital tools to reduce manual processing and improve data accuracy.
Provide administrative and operational support to strengthen day-to-day finance processes.
Assist with the implementation and adherence to digitised finance and operational processes, ensuring proper system documentation and data integrity.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
1 to 2 years’ experience in a finance or administration role. Insurance experience is an added advantage.
Working knowledge of accounting systems such as PURE, ACCPAC or similar.
Strong Excel skills and general MS Office proficiency.
Detail oriented with strong reconciliation capability.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A proactive, reliable team player with a strong sense of accountability.
Comfortable working with finance systems and digital tools, with a willingness to learn as processes become more automated.