Job Openings

Accountant

Posted 30+ Days Ago


  • Singapore Insurance
  • Full time
  • R4991

Title:

Accountant

Company:

Everest Intl Re, Ltd Singapore

Job Category:

Finance

Job Description:

It’s an exciting time for Everest! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets.

Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Bermuda, Canada, Europe, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management.

Team Overview

To support the growth strategy of Everest International, we are expanding our Finance team in Singapore with this newly created role.

Role Purpose:

The primary responsibilities of this role are to support Financial Reporting team to manage all regulatory, statutory accounting and reporting requirements relating to Singapore.

This role also requires you to work closely with other departments and functions as well as regional colleagues to support local and regional transformation projects.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensures the monthly financial close are done on time with accuracy and complete in accordance to laid process flows, check lists with strict compliance with the control points indicated.

  • Ensures financial reporting required to both internal and external stakeholders (MAS returns, IRAS GST returns, AFS etc) are prepare with accuracy and on time.

  • Prepares weekly and monthly management reporting.

  • Prepares reinsurance statement of accounts and to liaise with ceded re accounting for quarterly statements rendering, XOL allocated costs / premium adjustments and RI payments.

  • Assists in IFRS 17 implementation.

  • Assists in all regional projects.

  • Streamline work processes for greater efficiency.

  • Undertakes any other finance duties as may be assigned.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Abilities

  • At least 2-3years relevant work experience in an insurance company

  • Strong written and verbal communication.

  • Strong team player and interpersonal skills.

  • Proactive, experience in problem solving and analysis.

  • Ability to work in start-up environment.

  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles

  • MAS reporting experience preferable

Professional qualifications

  • Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance

The Everest Core Values are the foundation upon which we (a) conduct our work, and (b) conduct ourselves both internally with our colleagues, and externally with clients/customers. The Company's success and that of our employees begins with these values. All employees are expected to support and exhibit these values in their interactions with others and through their day-to-day responsibilities.

At Everest, we are committed to the development of our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. You will benefit from career development and learning opportunities that will let you set career goals and fulfill them, including:

•          Generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement

•          Mentoring opportunities

•          Flexible work arrangements

•          Talent development initiatives

•          Networking groups

Our Culture 

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

  

  • Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

  • Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.  

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Singapore Insurance

Additional Locations:

N/A