Financial Accountant

Berkley Insurance Company; Outram; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general insurance company in Outram, Canada is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage complex accounting processes. This role requires at least 10 years of financial reporting experience in insurance or reinsurance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. The successful candidate will drive financial integrity and support compliance across jurisdictions while collaborating with global teams. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial reporting within insurance or reinsurance.
• Experience with SOX and US GAAP.
• Innovative mindset and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile financial transactions for Singapore and China branches.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain robust financial controls and support SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with regional and local teams for financial integrity.
• Drive process enhancements across finance operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Business (or equivalent) in Accounting

ACCA, CA, or CPA qualified

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Berkley Insurance Company is a Fortune 500 general insurance company that’s rapidly growing and committed to developing its people.

We’re a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on innovation—our teams live and breathe innovation behaviours, fostering a culture where ideas are shared, skills are developed, and opportunities are created to deliver better outcomes.

Join Our Finance Team as a Financial Accountant!

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take ownership of complex accounting processes across multiple jurisdictions? We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our high-performing APAC Finance team and support our Insurance and Reinsurance operations in Singapore and China.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the ledgers: Manage and reconcile financial transactions for Singapore and China branches in line with US GAAP and local regulatory requirements.
• Deliver insights: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and explain variances to budget.
• Support compliance: Assist with MAS, tax, and Schedule P reporting across jurisdictions.
• Strengthen controls: Maintain robust financial controls and support SOX compliance.
• Collaborate globally: Work with regional and local teams to ensure financial reporting integrity.
• Drive improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements across finance operations.
• Be a trusted partner: Support ad hoc projects and assist the CFO as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record branch financial transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet and profit/loss accounts monthly.
• Manage investment accounting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual US financial reports.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support MAS and tax reporting requirements.
• Assist with Schedule P submissions and SOX documentation.

Other Duties

• Review and approve new brokers and cedants.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and cross-functional projects.
• Provide backup support to the APAC Finance Shared Services team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a seasoned Financial Accountant with a strong background in insurance or reinsurance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and confident working across jurisdictions and systems. You’ll be comfortable juggling deadlines, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving continuous improvement.

• Bachelor of Business (or equivalent) in Accounting
• ACCA, CA, or CPA qualified
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial reporting within insurance or reinsurance
• Advanced Excel skills including macros
• Proficient in financial systems (PeopleSoft desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Experience with SOX and US GAAP
• Innovative mindset and a passion for process improvement

How to Apply

The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive remuneration and benefits package and an excellent platform for growth and development.

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