Assistant Accountant

About this role

Supporting the finance department in maintaining accurate accounting records for life insurance operations requires a careful approach to numbers and an understanding of industry-specific financial practices. The Assistant Accountant at KBZ Life Insurance in Bahan helps process the high volume of transactions generated by premium collections, policy payouts, and agent commissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily accounts payable and receivable entries, ensuring all premium and claim transactions are recorded accurately
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial closings, trial balances, and reconciliation statements
• Reconcile bank statements against the company's accounting records to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organized physical and digital archives of financial vouchers, invoices, and supporting documents
• Support the senior accounting team in preparing regulatory reports required by the insurance supervisory body
• Handle routine tax computations and assist with annual tax filing preparations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of insurance accounting principles, though comprehensive training will be provided
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with computerized accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry
• Responsible and trustworthy approach to handling financial information

What we offer:

• Structured entry-level accounting environment within a major financial institution
• Clear career progression pathway into intermediate and senior accounting roles
• Exposure to the specialized financial frameworks of the insurance sector

KBZ Life Insurance provides a stable environment for entry-level accountants to build foundational skills in the highly regulated insurance industry.

Requirements

Fresh graduates welcome, previous experience is a plus, Good communication skills in Myanmar and English, Computer literacy, Strong work ethic and reliability

Skills