AVP, Manager Technical Accounting & Administration

Job Description

• Reviewing financial statements and reports prepared by the team to ensure that they are accurate and in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
• Providing technical guidance and support to the team on complex accounting issues and transactions
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations, including staying up to date on changes and communicating them to the team
• Overseeing the team's work to ensure that accounting policies and procedures are being followed consistently
• Managing the team of accounting and administrative professionals, including setting goals and objectives, providing feedback and coaching, and evaluating performance
• Reviewing financial statements and reports prepared by the team to ensure that they are accurate and in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
• Providing technical guidance and support to the team on complex accounting issues and transactions
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations, including staying up to date on changes and communicating them to the team
• Overseeing the team's work to ensure that accounting policies and procedures are being followed consistently
• Managing the team of accounting and administrative professionals, including setting goals and objectives, providing feedback and coaching, and evaluating performance

Responsibilities

The role will cover the backoffice process end to end from contract intake to cash management of the reinsurance assumed business.

This include ensuring that the team is following the company's established policies consistently. They would also be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to the team, as well as ensuring compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in the reinsurance and insurance industry preferably in the technical accounting & administration operations
• Technical expertise : The candidate should have a strong understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting regulations, as well as experience with complex accounting issues and transactions.
• Organizational skills : The candidate should have strong organizational skills and be able to manage their team and workload effectively.
• Communication skills : The candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to effectively communicate accounting concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail : The candidate should have a high level of attention to detail and be able to accurately review financial statements and reports to ensure their accuracy and compliance
• Leadership : As the head of the team, the candidate should have strong leadership skills and be able to motivate and guide their team towards achieving their goals.
• Problem-solving skills : The candidate should have strong problem-solving skills and be able to identify and address accounting issues and challenges as they arise.
• Interpersonal skills : The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in insurance and / or reinsurance
• College degree in Financial and / or accounting education or equivalent work experience

About Us

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk.

Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver "The Art & Science of Risk", SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk - from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments.

Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.

In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy.

This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.

At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group.

We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR's success.