Our client, is a rapidly emerging player in the life insurance industry. They provide life, annuity and asset accumulation products in addition to having a successful track record of acquiring companies and blocks of business, which continue to contribute significantly to their growth. The group is going through a significant amount of growth and is looking for talented Accounting Professionals to join the team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Support all accounting and operational aspects of insurance transactions;
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting journal entries related to insurance activities and other related financial reporting calculations;
- Analysis of financial results and capital;
- Prepare financial reporting disclosures related to reinsurance activities as required in SEC 10-K and 10-Q reporting and stand alone reporting;
- Provide quarterly analysis of financial results;
- Coordinate between finance, actuarial, and legal departments on reinsurance matters;
- Assist with various areas of the US GAAP, Statutory and EBS close;
- Implement, document, and maintain appropriate processes and controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements;
- Participate in process improvement and automation projects;
- Determine proper accounting treatment of complex accounting transactions;
- Manage internal and external audit examinations; and
- Participate in other ad hoc projects as required
Key job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley;
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel
- Current knowledge on Oracle, Essbase and Hyperion preferred;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
- Perceptive, self-starter with excellent problem solving abilities;
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and know how to prioritize deadlines;
- Willingness to work overtime when required to meet deadlines;
- Dedicated team player who is flexible and adaptable to change; and
- Organized and has good attention to detail.