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Supervisory Accountant, Reinsurance

External
AIG logoAig · New York, NY
$87K–$109K/yrFull-timeOn-site2d ago
ComplianceProcess Improvement
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Responsibilities

  • Coordinating excess of loss and quota share cessions and/or related adjustments on numerous Blackboard reinsurance programs across multiple lines of business, including but not limited to:
  • Creating/reviewing journal entries on a monthly basis
  • Calculation of premium adjustments
  • Coordinating with Reinsurance Collections on settlements and cash application
  • Performing reviews in compliance with SOX controls
  • Support responses to reinsurer inquiries by performing research and analysis
  • Supporting CFO and FP&A teams in answering questions on reinsurance activities for specific reinsurance programs
  • Review of Schedule F Part 3 for recoverable, payable and funds held balances related to reinsurance programs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong knowledge of reinsurance operations, including underwriting, claims, accounting, finance and associated process, controls and systems
  • Strong insurance-technical accounting expertise, with an understanding of inter-relationships between balance sheet and income statement, and an ability to analyze results accordingly
  • Industry business acumen along with a clear understanding and awareness of global macroeconomic and other relevant factors impacting the business that manifest in financial results
  • Experienced in leveraging a combination of onshore and offshore management and staff resources on a global basis, maximizing the benefits of time zone differences to enhance productivity
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals across Finance and operational disciplines towards a common purpose; commercially oriented, carrying credibility with a business unit and broader Finance organization
  • Systems-technical acumen, able to quickly grasp management reporting structures, understand a newly transformed finance architecture and financial reporting platform, and determine how to extract maximum value in execution of the financial close
  • Strong attention to detail, where accuracy and precision are critical to success, yet possessing an ability to step back and appreciate broader objectives around effective communication and the inter-relationship across finance and operations teams
  • Able to operate successfully and thrive in a dynamic, transformational environment, where change is embraced and viewed as an opportunity for one's own professional development and to drive process improvement for the team and broader organization
  • At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
  • Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
  • Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

Benefits

Health insurancePerformance bonus

Additional Information

The Supervisory Accountant, Reinsurance, is a key member of AIG's Reinsurance Controllership team ensuring accurate accounting, robust internal controls and timely financial reporting for AIG's domestic Commercial and Personal insurance businesses. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Reinsurance , this role is primarily responsible for execution of financial and operational controlling activities associated with administration of external excess of loss and quota share for Western World reinsurance programs and involves direct engagement with an extensive offshore platform. Success in this role will require ability to accurately and timely process reinsurance related activities in the sub-ledger/general ledger to meet monthly close deadlines, demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of assigned reinsurance programs, manage an offshore team, and clearly and effectively respond to inquiries from management.


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