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Senior Accountant – Life Insurance

Senior Accountant (Life Insurance)

Oliver James is proud to be working with a modern, growth-oriented life insurance organization to recruit a high-calibre Senior Accountant.

Our client is a technology-forward insurer focused on delivering retirement and wealth protection solutions through disciplined product design and operational efficiency. The organization operates within a broader international insurance group with a strong balance sheet and established global footprint.

The Role

Reporting into the Controller, this position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across multiple insurance entities. The role is well suited to an ambitious accountant seeking exposure to complex insurance structures, regulatory reporting, and close collaboration with leadership.

Core Responsibilities

  • Preparation of US GAAP and statutory financial statements for life and health entities

  • Execution of journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations

  • Support of external audit processes and statutory examinations

  • Maintenance and enhancement of internal controls and reporting discipline

  • Analytical review of financial results, variances, and emerging trends

  • Contribution to ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

  • Meaningful experience within US insurance accounting environments

  • Strong working knowledge of statutory reporting and Blue Book preparation

  • Exposure to ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities

  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and commercially curious

  • Clear communicator with a collaborative working style

This role offers strong technical exposure, excellent learning velocity, and long-term progression within a growing insurance platform.

For more information please apply using the prompts provide or contact [email protected] for more information.