Investment Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all investment data is accurate in the Clearwater system
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile investment accounts in the general ledger
• Prepare investment accounting disclosures and financial statement footnotes
• Perform investment interface upload and reconciliations for Lancashire Group and subsidiaries
• Maintain and monitor investment service provider platforms
• Prepare, process, and track transfers to and from investment portfolio
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party service providers and collaborate on issue resolution
• Prepare weekly and monthly investment reports and analysis
• Assist with half-year and year-end audit process. Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to related queries as required
• Prepare investment-related sections and for management accounts
• Prepare various internal reports for Senior Management and the Investment Committee
• Assist with investor presentation and rating agency presentations; including data gathering, validation and project coordination
• Prepare investment surveys and investment portions of regulatory submissions
• Assist with the maintenance of internal control and process documentation
• Monitor group and portfolio-level investment compliance to ensure alignment with investment guidelines and liquidity requirements
• Other ad hoc investment projects and reports as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Professional accounting (CA, CPA or ACA designation) or CFA qualification required.
• 3 years post qualification experience, specifically gained in investment accounting within the insurance industry is strongly preferred.
• Detailed current knowledge and experience of IFRS and/or US GAAP for investment accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems is required. Experience with Clearwater and Great Plains systems is a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience in a multi-currency environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on one's own initiative.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications with advanced skills in Excel is required.
• Strong work ethics and the ability to work extended hours including weekends during busy periods is required.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to multitask while maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

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