Senior Accountant

PartnerRe; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PartnerRe requires a Senior Accountant for the Bermuda Finance team to prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements and Audit Committee reporting.

This role will involve developing technical memos, accounting policies, and liaising with global teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in financial reporting within (re)insurance or Big 4, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and WDesk.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. GAAP reporting for (re)insurance is preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and documentation skills are required.
• Experience liaising with external auditors is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate across global teams and manage close calendars.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Prepare Audit Committee presentations and related documentation.
• Draft technical accounting memos and accounting policies for significant transactions.
• Coordinate with internal teams globally (finance, planning, tax, legal).
• Provide documentation to internal and external auditors; support close processes.
• Stay updated with accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc external reporting and surveys as needed.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

WDesk

Copilot

Tools

WDesk

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Copilot

Job description

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PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team!

PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Summary:

PartnerRe requires a Senior Accountant to fill a vacant position on the Bermuda Finance team. The primary responsibilities include preparation of U.S. GAAP financial
statements, Audit Committee reporting and technical accounting memos.

Primary Responsibilities:
We are seeking for our Bermuda office a dynamic and hardworking individual for this position on our Group Reporting & Accounting Policy team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements and quarterly and annual Audit Committee presentations for the PartnerRe Group
• Preparation of documentation on financial reporting and controls
• Preparation of Group U.S. GAAP technical accounting memos and accounting policies for significant and/or new transactions or changes to material contractual arrangements
• Provision of accounting policy support, including oversight of significant transactions
• Provision of supporting documentation to internal and external auditors
• Ongoing research and reading of relevant technical accounting, disclosure and reporting guidance, keeping up-to-date with all relevant accounting, disclosure and reporting standards
• Management of close calendars and significant coordination and communication with teams in other PartnerRe locations globally including local legal entity finance, investments, planning & performance management, corporate accounting, legal, actuarial, risk management, and tax
• Compilation and review of financial results for various surveys, third-party requests, rating agency materials and other ad-hoc external reporting related projects, as requested

Skills Required:

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Clear attention to detail, with information produced being complete, accurate and of a high standard
• Ability to work with colleagues of all levels and from all cultures within a global organization and lead interaction across teams
• Strong work ethic, willing and able to work occasional evenings or weekends as required to meet deadlines or address urgent matters as they arise
• Ability to adapt effectively to change and willingness to take on additional work and responsibilities
• Strong IT skills including experience and skilled use of Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Copilot)
• Skilled use of WDesk for financial reporting and presentations would be considered a strong asset
  

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• M inimum of 3-5 years of financial reporting experience obtained in the (re)insurance industry or in a Big 4 accounting firm
• Strong up-to-date technical knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP for life and non-life reinsurers
• Experience in liaising with external auditors and other accounting and reinsurance professionals
  

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.

Closing Date: October 28, 2026
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence

Additional Information

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PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

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