Senior Accounts Professional (Contractual)

Family Guardian Insurance Company Limited is seeking to engage the services of an accounting and financial professional on a contractual basis to assist with key functions within the Finance Department, inclusive of daily and project-related tasks.

Summary of Job Requirements: An experienced accountant responsible for assisting with special projects and other day-to-day financial and operational tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist with the oversight of special projects related to IFRS and other key system changes.
• Assist with preparation of reports and monitoring of key performance indicators on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and update project budgets on a bi-weekly basis.
• Research technical accounting issues and provide recommendations to Senior Management.
• Assist with the development of key accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development of a systems framework related to IFRS 9 and 17.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, including renewal of business licenses.
• Provide back-up assistance for management, as needed, in various areas of the department.
• Collaborate and successfully interact with other leaders in the organization to achieve performance targets.

Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent (ACCA)
• Minimum 5 to 7 years industry experience
• Minimum 2 to 3 years in a managerial role

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent project management skills
• Sound knowledge of IFRS 9 and 17
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and internal controls
• Sound knowledge of insurance accounting (Life and Health Insurance)
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outside of office hours
• Strong team player