Position: Reinsurance Accountant
Responsibilities:
- Process and reconcile reinsurance premiums, claims, and commissions.
- Accurately record reinsurance transactions, including proportional and non-proportional treaties.
- Prepare and submit journal entries for reinsurance-related activities.
- Reconcile accounts payable/receivable related to reinsurance balances.
- Prepare Reinsurance bordereaux for premiums, commission, and
claims - Prepare reconciliations relating to Facultative and other various Programs and prepare quarterly reinsurance statements for reinsurers
- Reconcile reinsurers’ statements to account for Ledger balances.
- Reconcile Reinsurance balances with the respective participants on the treaty and Facultative arrangements.
- Calculate and record reinsurance-related adjustments, including premium adjustment and profit commission.
• Review and interpret reinsurance contracts to confirm correct financial treatment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, with 1 year focus on reinsurance or insurance preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of reinsurance accounting principles and contract structures.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in financial accounting systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail and Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to careers@gauganda.com by 28th January 2025. Please include “Reinsurance Accountant Application – [Your Namel” in the subject line.
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