Client Accountant

5 STONES HRM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

5 STONES HRM PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the reinsurance team in Singapore.

The role focuses on reviewing cessions, claims, and accounts to ensure contractual compliance while maintaining accurate records in the accounting system. You will handle premiums, commissions, and claims, respond to client inquiries, and manage receivables to minimize overdue balances. The position involves regulatory reporting and support for audits, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry
• Good understanding of insurance and reinsurance accounting principles and practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience handling large datasets
• Strong SQL or database querying skills are essential
• Experience with automation tools or programming languages (e.g. VBA, Python, Power Query) is an advantage
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Review reinsurance cessions, claims, and statements of account to ensure compliance with contractual terms
• Monitor reinsurance cessions and ensure large transactions are accurately recorded in the reinsurance accounting system
• Record premiums, commissions, and claims accurately within the accounting system
• Respond to client enquiries relating to accounting matters and provide timely resolution
• Manage receivables to minimize overdue balances and maintain healthy client accounts
• Prepare statutory and regulatory reports and support internal and external audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate existing processes using Microsoft Excel and other analytical or programming tools
• Participate in regional and international initiatives and projects assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Python

Power Query

Job description

KeyResponsibilities

• Review reinsurance cessions, claims, and statements of account to ensure compliance with contractual terms
• Monitor reinsurance cessions and ensure large transactions are accurately recorded in the reinsurance accounting system
• Record premiums, commissions, and claims accurately within the accounting system
• Respond to client enquiries relating to accounting matters and provide timely resolution
• Manage receivables to minimize overdue balances and maintain healthy client accounts
• Prepare statutory and regulatory reports and support internal and external audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate existing processes using Microsoft Excel and other analytical or programming tools
• Participate in regional and international initiatives and projects assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry
• Good understanding of insurance and reinsurance accounting principles and practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience handling large datasets
• Strong SQL or database querying skills are essential
• Experience with automation tools or programming languages (e.g. VBA, Python, Power Query) is an advantage
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality work