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Reinsurance Accountant

  • Location:

    New York

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    US$110000 - US$150000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Stephanie Hidalgo

  • Contact email:

    Stephanie.Hidalgo@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-052025-278921_1752086387

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-08

Join a dynamic team at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and process innovation. They are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings deep experience in insurance accounting, financial systems, and data interpretation.

What You'll Do:

Financial Oversight & Analysis

  • Monitor and reconcile financial activity tied to premium flows, claims, and reserve funding
  • Investigate and resolve variances in financial records across multiple systems
  • Collaborate with partners and brokers to manage financial settlements and statements
  • Assist with audits and month-end financial close processes
  • Use Excel (including Power Query, Macros, PivotTables) to manage and transform large data sets
  • Conduct quantitative analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decisions
  • Develop visual dashboards and reports to communicate financial trends
  • Identify anomalies and patterns that influence business decisions

Process Optimization

  • Redesign manual workflows through automation and reusable templates
  • Partner with leadership to implement digital tools that drive accuracy and efficiency
  • Stay up-to-date on technology trends and promote continuous improvement

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 5+ years of insurance or reinsurance experience
  • Strong technical command of Excel and reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) preferred
  • Clear communication style and a commitment to data integrity

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation
  • Exposure to complex insurance financials and cross-functional projects
  • Opportunity to shape and automate how work gets done

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