Summary: Britam Insurance Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant

Job Details

  • Deadline: August 25, 2026
  • Company: Britam Insurance Tanzania
  • Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Britam Insurance Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Job Details

Company

Britam Insurance Tanzania

Department

Finance & Accounting / Receivables & Credit Control

Position

Location

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Middle

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

Role Overview

Britam Insurance Tanzania is seeking an

to oversee client and intermediary account reconciliations, premium collection, and credit control operations. Reporting to the Management Accountant, the role holder will ensure strict adherence to the “cash before cover” policy, verify premium payments for claims processing, manage commission disbursements, and resolve queries from brokers, agents, and direct clients.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Premium Collection

Monitor customer accounts daily, enforce “cash before cover” policies, allocate daily receipts, and collaborate with underwriters to match unallocated funds.

Intermediary Reconciliation & Commissions

Perform monthly reconciliations with brokers and agents, send monthly statements by the 10th, and process timely commission payments by the first week of every month.

Claims Verification

Verify premium payments within 24 hours prior to claim processing to avoid delays or unauthorized payouts.

Customer & Branch Support

Address direct client and agency queries immediately, supporting credit control and receivable strategies across all branches and regional operations.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

Provide account data to sales, underwriting, and claims departments, while tracking performance metrics against departmental scorecards and debtor targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience

2 to 3 years

of experience in a similar accounting or credit control role.

Industry Knowledge

Understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks (TIRA guidelines) and insurance product dynamics.

Key Performance Metrics

Evaluated on debtors ratio, turnaround time (TAT) for receipt allocations, commission payments, and reconciliation speed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application following Britam’s standard recruitment submission channel or corporate portal before the deadline.

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