Senior Financial Accountant

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant

Based in Bermuda and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations, you will be responsible for aspects of our related accounting, reporting, and systems processes and work closely with other teams as a trusted business partner.

Hamilton Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.

What you will do

• Ensure management information and financial reporting is complete, accurate, and timely
• Assist with the monthly/quarterly close procedures and support strategic direction by working with the senior management team and underwriters to provide financial analysis
• Work across teams to project manage and drive systems implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives with a focus on the integrity of the financial data, processes, and controls
• Maintain accounting policies and assess procedures to ensure financial statements and underwriting related transactions are prepared in accordance with US GAAP
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts, as required
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Assist with the preparation/ completion of Bermuda regulatory filings
• Prepare technical accounting memos in accordance with US GAAP
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and assess procedures to ensure financial statements and underwriting related transactions are prepared in accordance with US GAAP
• Maintain our robust internal control environment and ensure appropriate SOX 404 processes exist and are consistently followed in the execution of operational processes
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and drive the execution of team deliverables
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Assist with other ad hoc tasks and projects as required by management

What you require for the role

• A university degree is required, preferably with an emphasis on business, finance, and accounting.
• A professional accounting designation is required (e.g., CA, ACA, CPA)
• At least 3 to 5 years relevant prior experience (including Big Four audit experience within the relevant functional area)
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and Bermuda regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of reinsurance contract terms and structures and the relevant accounting treatment
• Prior experience with or exposure to general ledger reinsurance policy administration systems is required; SUN accounts and SICS experience would be an asset
• Proven ability to project manage system implementations and improvements, and to develop automation processes
• Proven experience in delivering automation solutions for operational process and accounting analysis using Excel knowledge and systems experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to navigate complex spreadsheets
• Operational experience in or exposure to areas including review and processing of proportional bordereaux and other reinsurance contracts, and letter of credit and other collateral tracking and processing would be an asset
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit
  

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

In Good Company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.