Reinsurance Technical Accountant

<h2><strong>🚀 About the Team</strong></h2> <p>Join the dynamic Finance team at Wakam, where we're the driving force behind strategic financial decision-making and operational excellence. Safeguards Wakam's financial health through strategic fiscal management, budgeting, and financial reporting.</p> <p>The Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth objectives, from financial planning and analysis to risk management and compliance, we're committed to driving efficiency and maximizing value across the organization.</p> <hr> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">🎯 Your Mission</h2> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">As a <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">Reinsurance Technical Accountant</strong>, your mission is to <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">execute and secure reinsurance accounting processes</strong> end-to-end: produce accurate and timely <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">reinsurance account statements</strong>, maintain a reliable <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">reinsurance sub-ledger</strong>, and ensure strong <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">reconciliations and closing support</strong>. You will also play an active role in adopting new ways of working through the <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">xLayer</strong> rollout and contribute to process improvements.</div> <div class="s-my-6 s-border-b s-border-primary-150 dark:s-border-primary-150-night">&nbsp;</div> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">✏️ Your Responsibilities</h2> <h3 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-lg s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">Reinsurance Settlement Production</h3> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You will prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">account statements</strong> for the treaties in your scope. You will reconcile bordereaux data (premiums, claims, commissions) with internal systems, calculate premiums payable/receivable and loss recoverables, and validate the technical accuracy of settlements. You will coordinate with brokers and reinsurers to answer settlement queries, manage adjustments, and close open points.</div> <h3 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-lg s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">Accounting Entries &amp; Reconciliation</h3> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You will maintain accurate balances for reinsurance payables, receivables, and recoverables, and support month-end and quarter-end closing activities. You will also produce clear supporting documentation to ensure auditability and facilitate internal/external audit requests.</div> <h3 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-lg s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">xLayer Adoption &amp; Process Improvement</h3> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You will participate in <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">xLayer UAT</strong>, provide feedback on accounting workflows, test settlement calculations and accounting interfaces, and support the transition to new processes and tools. You will contribute to continuous improvement and, where relevant, help train team members and business users on updated workflows.</div> <h3 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-lg s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">Stakeholder Collaboration</h3> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You will act as a primary Finance contact for reinsurer queries and discussions, driving conversations needed to reach agreement on statement of accounts with reinsurers and/or brokers. You will liaise with the Reinsurance team on treaty terms and technical questions, coordinate with brokers on bordereau submissions and settlement timing, and support the <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">Cash Manager</strong> on payment tracking and collections.</div> <div class="s-my-6 s-border-b s-border-primary-150 dark:s-border-primary-150-night"><hr></div> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">🧠 What You Bring</h2> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You bring a solid background in <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">accounting/finance</strong>, strong attention to detail, and comfort working with technical insurance data. You have experience with <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">reconciliations, closing processes, and audit evidence</strong>, and ideally exposure to <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">insurance/reinsurance accounting</strong> (treaties, bordereaux, settlements, recoverables). You are comfortable working with Excel and finance systems, and you can collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders (brokers, reinsurers, Treasury, Reinsurance, Finance).</div> <div class="s-my-6 s-border-b s-border-primary-150 dark:s-border-primary-150-night"><hr></div> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">✨ Who You Are</h2> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You are <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">rigorous, structured, and reliable</strong>, with a strong sense of ownership and a “get-things-closed” mindset. You communicate clearly, handle counterparties confidently, and remain pragmatic when resolving discrepancies and settlement discussions. You also enjoy improving the way things work, not just executing them.</div> <div class="s-my-6 s-border-b s-border-primary-150 dark:s-border-primary-150-night"><hr></div> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">✨ 🤖 AI &amp; Digital Mindset</h2> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You are comfortable adopting new tools and using automation to improve accuracy and efficiency (standard checks, reconciliations, reporting packs, documentation support). You value traceability and controls, and you contribute to making processes more scalable and audit-ready—especially during system transformation.</div> <div class="s-my-6 s-border-b s-border-primary-150 dark:s-border-primary-150-night"><hr></div> <h2 class="s-pb-2 s-pt-4 s-heading-xl s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">🌟 Why Join Wakam?</h2> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">You will work at the heart of Wakam’s reinsurance operating model, with direct impact on <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">financial reliability, settlement quality, and cash visibility</strong>. You will also gain hands-on exposure to a significant transformation program (<strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night">xLayer</strong>) in a fast-moving, international and mission-driven environment.</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-base s-leading-7 s-text-foreground dark:s-text-foreground-night"><hr></div> <h2><strong>🏆 Hiring Process</strong></h2> <p>Our recruitment process is designed to be <strong>clear, structured, and efficient</strong>:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Screening interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner</strong></li> <li><strong>Interview with our Chief Financial Officer</strong></li> <li><strong>Final interview with our VP People &amp; Communication</strong></li> </ol> <p><strong><strong data-start="3304" data-end="3325" data-is-last-node=""><a class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://wakam.notion.site/AI-Assisted-Interview-Process-Policy-270b5182db7e8099bfd8e791c112bee0?source=copy_link" target="_blank" data-qa="message_attachment_title_link">AI-Assisted Interview Process Policy | Notion</a></strong></strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">More About Us&nbsp;</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">Check out our website to learn about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wakam.com/en/culture/">11 cultural markers</a> that make <a href="https://www.wakam.com/">Wakam</a> truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!</span></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">💫 What Makes Us Unique:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• True remote work flexibility with our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaoUxlqoLdI&amp;list=PL4uwek2XaNj6iB-qcgvhUi0SfLadIpYRP&amp;index=1">Wakam From Anywhere</a> (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!</span><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"> ⛵ </strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy</span><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"> 🚀 </strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development </span><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">📚</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• </span></strong>Lunch voucher with Swile card</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• </span></strong><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">A meaningful company</span></span><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021</span></span></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground"><span class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">• Work alongside passionate experts:&nbsp;&nbsp;who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">At Wakam, our "Free to Impact" culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">🗣️ <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">Communication &amp; Knowledge Management</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">🔍 <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">Curiosity</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">🔄 <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">Continuous Improvement</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Constantly evolve our ways of working</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">🎯 <strong class="s-font-semibold s-text-foreground">Outcome Oriented</strong></div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground">&nbsp;</div> <div class="s-whitespace-pre-wrap s-break-words s-font-normal first:s-pt-0 last:s-pb-0 s-py-1 @md:s-py-2 @md:s-leading-7 s-text-sm @sm:s-text-base @sm:s-leading-7 s-text-foreground"><em><strong>At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.</strong></em></div></div>