Reinsurance Accountant (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up in the Life reinsurance sector is seeking a Reinsurance Accountant. The role involves financial reporting and collaboration across various teams. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably within a (re)insurance environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid relocation

Work permit sponsorship

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in accounting/finance required.
• Experience with US GAAP or IFRS financial reporting/auditing.
• Results-driven and highly analytical.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting under US GAAP for reinsurance.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and Internal Audit for compliance.
• Prepare statutory reports and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Dynamics

Workiva

Job description

Reinsurance Accountant (Visa Sponsorship Available)

About this opportunity

Our client, a Bermuda start-up in the Life space, seeks applications from suitably qualified accountants to cover the following responsibilities:

• Financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP for the reinsurance business, and reporting to Group level
• Assisting in the implementation of all aspects of the financial reporting function, including processes, tools, and systems to assess, measure, manage, monitor, and report on results
• Working closely with the Group Finance team to ensure quarterly submissions are completed on time
• Collaborating with Internal Audit to ensure financial reporting SOX controls are properly designed and implemented
• Supporting transaction execution for new acquisitions/business, coordinating workstreams with legal, tax, treasury, and M&A teams
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of statutory reports in a timely manner
• Liaising with external auditors, administrators, and internal stakeholders
• Preparing ad-hoc analyses and presentations for senior management as needed

What you’ll need

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA) with post-qualification experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with financial reporting or auditing for (re)insurance companies under US GAAP or IFRS
• Experience with Dynamics, Workiva, and working in a Life reinsurance start-up environment is highly preferred
• Results-driven, highly analytical, with great attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position is suitable for candidates who meet the qualifications and thrive in a performance-driven environment emphasizing leadership and accountability. The role may require working outside normal hours, including weekends and public holidays, to meet business needs.

An excellent benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary based on experience, paid relocation, work permit sponsorship, and insurance benefits.

How to apply

• Applications must include a CV/Resume in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format

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