Accounting Manager

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company Inc.; O Chazo; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting operations and strengthen its processes. This hands-on role requires strong QBO expertise and the ability to manage the full accounting cycle with one invoicing-focused team member.

The candidate will refine workflows, implement controls, and coordinate with external accountants and auditors. A CPA/ACCA or equivalent is a plus for this hands-on leadership position.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Experience managing full accounting cycle and month-end close.
• Experience developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Previous supervision or management of accounting staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in insurance, reinsurance, or surety industry preferred.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent designation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full accounting cycle within QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Lead the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.
• Maintain the general ledger and financial records in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), invoicing, collections, and payment processes.
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are accurately classified, supported, and recorded on a timely basis.
• Review existing accounting processes and implement improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Develop and document accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls as needed.
• Supervise and manage one accounting team member responsible primarily for invoicing.
• Prepare and support management reporting and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners as required.

Conocimientos

Full accounting cycle

Month-end close

IFRS

Accounting processes

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Insurance industry experience

CPA/ACCA advantage

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Herramientas

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Descripción del empleo

Accounting Manager

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company

Full-Time Contract Position

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company is seeking an experiencedAccounting Managerto oversee the company’s accounting operations and help strengthen its accounting processes and controls.

This is a hands-on position requiring strongQuickBooks Online (QBO)expertise and the ability to manage the full accounting cycle independently. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and oversight of one team member responsible primarily for invoicing.

The successful candidate will also play an important role in evaluating existing accounting practices, refining workflows, and establishing new processes and controls where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle withinQuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Lead themonth-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and review of financial results
• Maintain the general ledger and financial records in accordance withIFRS
• OverseeAccounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), invoicing, collections, and payment processes
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
• Ensure transactions are accurately classified, supported, and recorded on a timely basis
• Review existing accounting processes and implement improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
• Develop and document accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls as needed
• Supervise and manage one accounting team member responsible primarily for invoicing
• Prepare and support management reporting and financial analysis
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inAccountingrequired
• Minimum10 years of professional accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency withQuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Strong working knowledge ofIFRS
• Demonstrated experience managing the full accounting cycle and month-end close
• Experience developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in theinsurance, reinsurance, or surety industry strongly preferred
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation is a plus

Position Details

• Full-time contracted position
• Compensation:based on experience and qualifications

We are looking for a seasoned accounting professional who is comfortable beinghands-on with the day-to-day accounting while also improving the processes behind it. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the accounting function and help build a strong, efficient foundation for the organization.