Corporate Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Perform the monthly responsibilities associated with the Company’s US GAAP accounting and reporting for share-based compensation plans, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, management reporting and related financial statement disclosures.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders on matters relating to share-based compensation.
• Perform group-wide reconciliations of compensation-related accounts and accruals, and investigate issues, proposing solutions and recommendations for review.
• Assist with the month-end accounting close for the holding company, including posting journals to the general ledger and preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation. This includes accounting for debt and equity instruments, foreign exchange, equity, other expenses and Bermuda Corporate Income Tax, among other areas.
• Support intercompany accounting and the group allocation process.
• Assist with the preparation of the holding company’s quarterly consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the external reporting process, including preparing disclosures for inclusion in the quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the design, implementation, operating effectiveness and maintenance of the Company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, and make recommendations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and control outcomes.
• Leverage technology, automation, Microsoft Copilot and other emerging tools, where appropriate, to support continuous improvement within the Finance function.
• Complete ad hoc analyses and projects, as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree and a globally recognized professional accounting designation, such as CA, CPA or ACA.
• At least 3-5 years post-qualification experience, with a Big Four audit background.
• At least 3 years experience with P&C re/insurance and US GAAP accounting required.
• Experience with share-based compensation accounting is preferred.
• Experience working within a multi-jurisdictional organization environment, including intercompany accounting, eliminations and consolidations, is preferred.
• Experience with SUN general ledger, Infor Q&A, Wdesk, Shareworks and Alteryx is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to investigate issues, develop practical solutions and make well-supported recommendations.
• Ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines, working individually and as part of a team.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• A strong sense of urgency, the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high level of attention to detail.

• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to constructively challenge existing processes.

• Demonstrated interest in using technology, automation, Microsoft Copilot and other emerging tools to improve finance processes and personal productivity. Prior practical experience is preferred; however, a willingness and aptitude to upskill is essential.

• Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information and to work additional hours, including weekends and public holidays, where required to meet business demands