This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Company:
AXIS is a global insurer and reinsurer focused on specialty lines and treaty reinsurance. AXIS is headquartered in Bermuda and operates in North America, EMEA, Asia, and Global Markets (including Lloyd’s).
To support these operations, AXIS is establishing a Finance Center of Excellence in Halifax focused on providing multi-function finance services while developing a key talent pipeline for other finance locations. This provides successful candidates with ample opportunities to add value while defining their own career path. Opportunities exist in multiple areas including Financial Reporting, Risk, Tax, Treasury, and Data Support.
As the Financial Reporting Services team expands in Halifax, we are looking to hire two additional Financial Accountants as outlined below. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with cross functional teams and will provide Financial Reporting and Analysis support for all jurisdictions. Additionally the successful candidate the opportunity to broaden their careers with exposure in Financial Planning & Analysis, and Finance Data Management. These are dynamic roles that provide exposure to several finance teams across the organization with ample opportunity to pursue the areas that align with the successful candidate’s career development goals.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Entity Analytics and Reporting
Quarterly Financial and Regulatory reporting for various global entities.
Financial Statements preparation, review and analysis.
Quarterly and ad-hoc legal entity financial analysis for circulation to key stakeholders across the business.
Quarterly management reporting preparation and review, including Board materials and Finance presentations.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Manage Finance processes for the monthly close assisting leaders with the review of results, commentary, and trend identification.
Manage project accounting and reporting including capitalization and amortization schedules, asset impairment and scenario analysis.
Participate in the budget and forecasting process, monitoring financial results, and provide variance analysis.
Finance Data Management
Work on ledger related data management items, ensuring compliance with policy and the timely completion of changes.
Actively participate in the resolution of data quality issues, assisting with root cause identification, and regularly presenting updates to leadership.
Finance Shared Services
Coordinate with finance managers across the organization to identify potential areas of improvement
Analyze existing processes, refining where possible and ensuring completeness of documentation
Assist finance leaders across the organization with project management, taking a leading role in ensuring allocated resources are achieving their targets, and problem-solving solutions when they arise.
Additional Responsibilities:
Ongoing reviews to ensure effectiveness of internal controls over Accounting and Reporting
Involvement in the management of the offshore Genpact relationship in respect of activities supporting the Accounting & European Reporting team.
Quarterly balance sheet reviews and analytics.
Support the External and Internal Audit process.
Opportunity for Involvement in cross-functional processes and special projects as required to support the wider finance department.
2 – 4 years of post-qualification experience within a relevant industry.
Good understanding of IFRS and other US GAAP reporting requirements.
Experience in regulatory reporting and compliance, SOX, etc will be an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience with Financial system (Oracle, Hyperion/HFM) a plus
Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance business and technical accounting a plus.
KEY PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Highly motivated and organized to drive company initiatives, showing a strong level of accountability, integrity and professionalism
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and respond to changing priorities
Team player with ability to collaborate with internal and external customers, understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
Excellent oral and written communication skills, which will include report writing skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem solvency abilities