Job Description

 

Responsibilities will include:

• • Performing monthly close processes such as underwriting data reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal postings and other balance sheet reconciliations/revaluations.
  • Responsible for the calculation and monitoring of intragroup reinsurance balances.
  • Producing monthly trial balances and management accounts.
  • Preparation of the accounting and planning of stock compensation expense.
  • Assisting with the consolidation of the Group’s subsidiaries.
  • Providing timely and accurate data for inclusion in quarterly Board and Executive Management reporting and annual GAAP Financial Statements in accordance with Group timetables.
  • Maintaining and improving internal controls and procedures documentation.
  • Assisting with financial guidance and relevant analyses.
  • Maintaining consistent communication with the financial controller and senior management team on the status of the projects assigned, as well as relevant accounting-related issues that may arise from such projects.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Prior Big 4 experience with 3-5 years’ PQE preferably gained in an insurance/reinsurance environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications with advanced Excel skills.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of US GAAP for insurance accounting.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software (previous experience with Oracle and SAP Concur preferred but not required).
• Advanced and proven financial, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the finance team and other key stakeholders across different functions within the organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). • Prior Big 4 experience with 3-5 years’ PQE preferably gained in an insurance/reinsurance environment. • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications with advanced Excel skills. • Detailed knowledge and experience of US GAAP for insurance accounting. • Knowledge of relevant accounting software (previous experience with Oracle and SAP Concur preferred but not required). • Advanced and proven financial, analytical and organizational skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of the finance team and other key stakeholders across different functions within the organization