Sr Accountant - Captives

Marsh McLennan; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and insurance is seeking a senior accountant to join their Specialty Accounting team in Halifax. This hybrid position involves financial statement preparation, client management, and team mentoring within a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of equivalent relevant experience in financial statements preparation.
• Experience working with or within an insurance company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements.
• Manage the annual audit process and client relationships.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Internal Audit

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting

PMP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

CPA designation or CPA enrollment

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Specialty Accounting team at Marsh Captive Solutions . This role will be based in Halifax Nova Scotia . This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We are looking for a senior accountant to prepare and review financial statements and other deliverables relating to a portfolio of captive insurance companies and to assist the team leader with project management.

We will count on you to :

• Preparation and review of financial statements including supplemental financial schedules required by the client
• Manage deadlines relating to the financial statement and related processes
• Assist clients in their day-to-day activities and requests independently and proactively
• Manage the annual audit process which can include review of regulatory filings and GAAP financial statements
• Maintain and develop client relationships including identifying and resolving issues and consulting on best practices
• Coach mentor and assist junior staff or new colleagues in their roles
• Help establish and implement standardized financial activities and procedures to improve efficiency
• Project management

What you need to have :

• CPA designation or CPA enrolment is preferred
• 5 years equivalent relevant experience on preparation or review of financial statements working paper files and general ledger
• Bachelor of Accounting Business Administrator or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products

What makes you stand out :

• Experience working with or within insurance company and familiar with statutory accounting principles for insurance companies
• Familiarity with US regulatory requirements for insurance companies.

Why join our team :

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your wellbeing

Marsh a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC) is the worlds top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex / gender sexual orientation or expression skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individuals particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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