Senior Reinsurance Accountant

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Reinsurance Accountant has arisen to join a market leading, London Market Insurance business, based in The City of London, on a permanent basis
Reporting to a Director, you will be responsible for advising on strategic developments and changes in order to ensure relevancy, compliance and optimal delivery from a Reinsurance perspective. You will also be heavily involved in the preparation and implementation of the operational plans to ensure these are in line with wider business strategy, with regular interaction and reporting to both Senior Management and the Board.
 
You will require a strong understanding of reinsurance contracts, and reinsurance accounting in general.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of reinsurance accounting.
• Manage the review, recording and intercompany settlement of all group treaties
• Involvement in monthly & quarterly management / board reporting
• Prepare and review statutory quarterly and annual statement exhibits including notes
• Assist in development and implementation of internal controls and development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Clear and concise commentary provided for management reports

 
 
 
 
Person Requirements:                   

• Significant experience within Reinsurance finance within the London Insurance market
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
• Excellent business partnering skills
• Advanced Excel and, in general, strong IT & system skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure