Reinsurance Accountant

Your new company
Join a global insurance and reinsurance group with a strong reputation for underwriting specialty risks across multiple markets. With offices in key international hubs and a collaborative, inclusive culture, this organisation values expertise, innovation, and integrity. You'll be part of a team that delivers meaningful results for clients and stakeholders worldwide.

Your new role
Seeking a Reinsurance Accountant to support ceded financial accounting and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Based in London, you'll work closely with the Ceded Reinsurance Finance Manager and play a key role in ensuring accuracy and compliance in all aspects of reinsurance accounting.
Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing ceded premium calculations and overseeing data accuracy within internal systems.
Transforming and validating reinsurance data for accounting and reporting purposes.
Preparing and reconciling general ledger accounts for ceded technical balances.
Calculating and reporting on quota share and intercompany reinsurance arrangements.
Assisting with stakeholder queries across Finance, Actuarial, and Audit teams.
Supporting quarterly reporting, regulatory submissions, and SOX control processes.
Contributing to system improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
Providing schedules and data for internal and external audits.
What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant with experience in insurance technical accounting, ideally with exposure to reinsurance. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage large data sets are essential. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems are key, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary (£60-75k) and benefits package, plus the opportunity to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that values collaboration and professional growth. You'll join a business that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and offers a clear path for career development.

What you need to do now
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