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.