Senior Financial Accountant
Core
Own financial reporting, controls, risk, and finance improvement initiatives for an insurance business.
Role type
Senior Financial Accountant (IC)
Builds
Financial statements, audit deliverables, and finance process improvements
Domain
Insurance / Financial Accounting
Required skills
General ledger control, balance sheet reconciliation, month-end/year-end close, external audit coordination, lease and fixed asset accounting, finance risk and controls management, finance systems management, process improvement, stakeholder management, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Big 4 background, general insurance sector experience, insurance accounting/reserving/reinsurance exposure, advanced Excel, finance management systems proficiency
Technologies
General Ledger systems, Finance management systems
Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger control environment and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial accounts; Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliation and resolution of variances; Lead month-end and year-end close processes; Manage relationships with external auditors; Oversee lease and fixed asset accounting; Manage finance risk profile, controls register, and testing; Support finance risk appetite metrics and KRI reporting; Maintain and improve finance processes, policies, and documentation; Support ongoing management and improvement of finance systems; Contribute to finance process improvement initiatives; Provide guidance and training to junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC