Reinsurance Accountant

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This position is part of Synpulse’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) and sits within newly established Reinsurance Operations Team, supporting a UK-based specialist (Re) Insurance client. The role works closely with the CoE Reinsurance Operations Manager and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, international environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to gross-to-net close processes, support regulatory reporting and management information activities, and build hands-on experience across key areas of reinsurance accounting and operations.

We are looking for motivated early-career professionals, who are eager to learn, grow and build a long-term career in reinsurance accounting and operations.

Key Responsibilities 

With guidance and support, you will gradually take ownership of key operational processes:

Month-end close core responsibilities:

• Manage the month end process, ensuring accurate and timely gross and net close data

• Assist in the month end close process for our US business

• Analyse output from month end process and reinsurance related regulatory returns, and highlight material issues to the Reinsurance Reporting Manager 

• Communicating with stakeholders and managing expectations effectively

Regulatory Returns:

• To assist with relevant client regulatory returns and Solvency II, Lloyd Insurance Market and the client’s group returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission

• Assist with US business regulatory return Reinsurance requirements

Business Analytics and Intelligence:

• Assist the Ceded Reinsurance and underwriting teams in their business analysis

• Assist in the build of the reinsurance spend model and production of reporting

• Stakeholder Management

• Key point of contact for finance & actuarial teams

• Communicating with client stakeholders and managing expectations effectively

Controls & Audit:

• Undertake frequent reconciliation exercises as part of the quarter close process

• Work alongside the client Reinsurance Reporting Manager to support the half year and full year external audit process

• Assist the Ceded Reinsurance and underwriting teams in implementing appropriate processes and controls to manage their business

• Develop new reports as requested by stakeholders

• Develop, document and operate controls to ensure data is as accurate as possible

General Tasks:

• Develop new procedures and processes in line with the evolving business requirements

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the client Reinsurance Reporting Manager in the provision of the service

• Comply with relevant Client and Synpulse procedures and policies

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What we offer (strong focus on support & growth)

• Structured onboarding and training in reinsurance operations and accounting processes

• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from senior team members, learning from experienced reinsurance professionals in a supportive environment

• Opportunity to build expertise in London Market practices

• Exposure to modern tools, systems, and evolving processes

• A team culture that encourages learning, questions, and development

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

• Attractive performance bonus based on project performance up to 10%, rewarding great project results
• 5 additional vacation days on top of the statutory entitlement, giving you extra time to rest and recharge
• 3 paid sick days per year, ensuring peace of mind when you need rest
• Sick leave compensation 100%from day 1, supporting your well-being without financial worry
• MultiSport card for access to a broad range sport offering, granting access to a wide variety of sports and wellness activities
• Cafeteria benefit system with a flexible allowance of5 00 EUR per year for education, health benefits, shopping, travel, cultural activities, and sports options
• Work-life balance options with flexible hours and home-office opportunities
• Contribution to the third pension pillar, helping you invest in your future
• Dedicated time for individual training with our own Academy and external certifications to grow your skills
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches, sharing good food with great colleagues
• A friendly, informal work environment where you can truly feel part of the team

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
Please note that due to high volume of applications we receive, we only contact suitable candidates.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

This role is ideal for candidates who are looking for the next step and motivated to grow:

• 3-6 years of experience in insurance/reinsurance or a similar finance role including of experience in completing reinsurance regulatory returns(ideally within a multi-entity environment)

• Several years’ technical reinsurance reporting experience, (ideally within a multi-entity syndicate)

• Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of the reinsurance industry

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field (or qualified by experience)

• Strong English language skills (C1or above)

Your strengths

• Very reliable, with close attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively and prioritize

• Curious and open to learn about reinsurance and financial processes

• Well organized detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Comfortable working with data and developing analytical thinking and technical skills, adapting to current technologies

• Good communicator, able to collaborate with different stakeholders and build relationship with clients, partners, internal teams

• Proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative with support

• Demonstrable analytical skills(preferably in an insurance environment)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

• Professional approach to successfully interact with managers/colleagues/external suppliers

• Adaptability (e.g. ability to embrace and work with new systems if needed)

Requirements

• Several years’ experience of completing reinsurance regulatory returns and reinsurance reporting (preferably within a multi-entity syndicate)

• Experience of dealing with external auditors

• Solid experience, knowledge and understanding of the reinsurance industry

• Evidence of Analytical skills, preferably in an insurance environment

• Evidence of data literacy skills, including advanced Excel and ability to deal with large data volumes

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Power BI 

• Access database / SQL 

• Professional finance certification (e.g. ACMA, ACCA)

• Knowledge of Ceded Reinsurance processes

• Exposure to the London Insurance Market