Senior Technical Accountant
Description
Hybrid working model
Working arrangements: 80%-100% role
Who We Are
SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance. We utilize deep risk capabilities to protect our customers and provide intelligent risk solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT), we work as ‘One SiriusPoint’, to apply expertise and underwrite risks across our four operational areas - International Insurance, North American Insurance, Global Accident and Health, and Global Reinsurance.
We underwrite from Bermuda, Liege, London, New York, Stockholm, Toronto and Zurich, and have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally.
Join Our Team
You will be a (Senior) Technical Accountant. Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day operations and deliverables of the Technical Accounting function, including recording & allocation of incoming/outgoing settlements in the accounting system (SICS), Weekly/Quarterly control reporting.
You will report to the Manager Technical Accounting on all technical accounting matters. Additionally, the role requires significant proactive interaction with the local and group technical accounting teams to ensure Group requirements are met and to create alignment of processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Allocation of incoming/outgoing settlements in the accounting system (SICS)
· Maintaining financial records, keeping accounts up to date with current transaction.
· Weekly Control Reporting, (Unsettled balances, Unsettled Remittances, Transaction Control, Return Premium Control).
· Ensuring timely and efficient settlement of Technical Payments.
· Reconciliation and processing of Technical Accounts and claims in accordance with policies
· Recording of all technical accounting correspondence within iManage document management system.
· Assist in the development and improvement of existing group technical accounting processes.
· Assisting with any new systems tests, changes and any process refinements in conjuction with the IT department.
United behind common goals
At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career at SiriusPoint.
Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer, utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.
Our culture is one of performance and accountability. Our people are our experts and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.
Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide every day actions and decision making.
- Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
- Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
- Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
- Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger
- Collaboration: Collaboration drives outperformance
Your skills and abilities should include:
- Experience of technical accounting processes and requirements (5-10 years) preferably within (Re)Insurance.
- Ability to work to tight timescales and meet strict business deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize workload to manage conflicting priorities
- Confident with a proactive approach to problem
- Strong communication skills, both oral and
- Strong analytical
- Good Microsoft Office knowledge, intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Knowledge of Xchanging systems.
- Education, preferably in Finance or Accounting is a plus.
We Achieve More Together
At SiriusPoint, we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.
We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.