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Britam Insurance Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant

Britam Insurance Tanzania is seeking an Assistant Accountant to oversee client and intermediary account reconciliations, premium collection, and credit control operations. Reporting to the Management Accountant, the role holder will ensure ...

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Full-Time Deadline: Aug 25, 2026

Assistant Accountant

Job Details

Company: Britam Insurance Tanzania
Department: Finance & Accounting / Receivables & Credit Control
Position: Assistant Accountant
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 Assistant Accountant 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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Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

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YOUR NAME,

YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS,

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.

AUGUST 17, 2026.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,

RECRUITMENT OFFICE,

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR BRITAM INSURANCE JOB VACANCY — ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Britam Insurance Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Britam Insurance Tanzania is seeking an Assistant Accountant to oversee client and intermediary account reconciliations, premium collection, and credi....

I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Aug 25, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

___________________

(Insert your handwritten signature here)

YOUR NAME

Phone: YOUR PHONE NUMBER | Email: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

YOUR NAME,
YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
AUGUST 17, 2026.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
RECRUITMENT OFFICE,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR BRITAM INSURANCE JOB VACANCY — ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Britam Insurance Job Vacancy — Assistant Accountant position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Britam Insurance Tanzania is seeking an Assistant Accountant to oversee client and intermediary account reconciliations, premium collection, and credi....

I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Aug 25, 2026.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

___________________
(Insert your handwritten signature here)

YOUR NAME
Phone: YOUR PHONE NUMBER | Email: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

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