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📘 The Role As the Head of Reinsurance Accounting, youll take full command of the reinsurance finance function from process integrity to strategic delivery. Youll be the cornerstone of financial accuracy, ensuring that every transaction, every report, and every compliance measure supports a business built on trust and transparency. This is a leadership role that blends technical depth with strategic oversight. Youll guide a skilled team, streamline reporting processes, and ensure IFRS 17 alignment, all while collaborating with executives to strengthen decision-making and long-term performance. 🔍 What Youll Do – Lead and oversee all reinsurance accounting operations for the non-life portfolio. – Build and refine financial processes to ensure seamless, compliant reporting. – Drive IFRS 17 implementation, ensuring consistency and readiness across all systems. – Manage audits, reconciliations, and stakeholder reviews with accuracy and foresight. – Oversee reinsurance recoveries, settlements, and premium adjustments. – Partner with actuarial, risk, and finance leaders to ensure data integrity and insight-driven results. – Inspire, mentor, and develop a capable team promoting accountability and professional excellence. 🎯 Who You Are – A qualified professional with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related (CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, or ACCA beneficial). – 710 years of financial management or accounting experience within insurance or reinsurance. – Experienced in IFRS 17 application, reinsurance reporting, and system integration. – Known for your problem-solving mindset and commitment to precision. – A natural leader who balances strategic perspective with technical mastery. 💡 Whats In It For You Youll step into a position where your expertise makes a measurable difference. This isnt about maintaining systems its about leading transformation, shaping processes, and strengthening the financial framework that supports growth. Join a business that values integrity, accountability, and innovation and one thats looking for someone exactly like you to help set the standard in reinsurance accounting excellence. 📨 Apply Today If youre ready to bring structure, insight, and leadership to reinsurance finance, lets talk.
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🌍 The Opportunity Our client, a leading name in the insurance and reinsurance sector , is seeking a Head of Reinsurance Accounting a technically strong and forward-thinking professional ready to take ownership of a complex reinsurance portfolio and guide a skilled accounting team to new heights. This is your chance to lead a critical finance function where accuracy meets innovation. Youll be responsible for embedding robust systems, driving IFRS 17 compliance, and ensuring every process reflects excellence and integrity. In this role, your technical expertise and leadership will directly shape the financial performance and future growth of a respected organisation. 🔑 Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the reinsurance accounting function across the non-life licence. Oversee reinsurance systems, policies, and process improvements to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Drive IFRS 17 compliance and reporting excellence through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Manage internal, external, and reinsurer audits with precision and accountability. Oversee debtor and creditor management to maintain financial integrity. Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders to support sound financial decision-making. Lead, mentor, and develop a talented accounting team fostering continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth. 🧠What You Bring Degree in Accounting or Financial Management (CA / CFA / ACCA / CIMA advantageous) 710 years experience in accounting or investment management, including 35 years in a leadership role Proven experience within the insurance or reinsurance environment Strong systems knowledge and a focus on process optimisation A leadership style that balances technical precision with the ability to inspire and influence 🌟 Why Youll Want This Role Because true leadership in finance isnt about managing data its about creating clarity and confidence across the business. Youll play a central role in building a high-performing finance team, driving compliance, and strengthening the financial backbone of one of the industrys most trusted names. This is where your reinsurance expertise meets strategic impact and where your leadership sets the standard for financial excellence. 📨 Apply Today If youre ready to bring structure, insight, and leadership to reinsurance finance, lets talk.
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🌍 The Opportunity: Our client, a trailblazer in the financial services and insurance sector, is on the lookout for a Head of Reinsurance Accounting a forward-thinking professional who combines analytical depth with strategic influence. This is your moment to take command of reinsurance finance across a complex portfolio leading a talented accounting team, embedding best-in-class systems, and ensuring that every process stands up to scrutiny. Here, excellence is more than a goal; its a standard. Youll be part of a culture that values innovation, precision, and purpose where your expertise wont just guide numbers but shape the organisations growth story. 🔍 What Youll Lead & Drive: Own the full reinsurance financial management function across the non-life licence. Oversee reinsurance systems, policy development, and process optimisation to ensure flawless financial accuracy. Collaborate across departments to deliver IFRS 17 compliance and reporting excellence. Manage end-to-end audit processes external, internal, and reinsurer-related. Direct debtor and creditor management, maintaining financial integrity across the board. Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, offering insight that drives decision-making at every level. Lead, mentor, and develop your team fostering technical growth, accountability, and continuous improvement. 🧠What You Bring: Degree in Financial Management or Accounting (CA / CFA / ACCA / CIMA advantageous) 710 years experience in accounting or investment management, with 35 years in leadership Proven background in the insurance or reinsurance environment Exceptional attention to detail and strong systems experience A leadership style that combines clarity, confidence, and the ability to inspire transformation 💫 Why This Role Stands Out: Because true financial leadership isnt about closing the books its about opening new possibilities. Youll be at the centre of a business that values both technical mastery and visionary thinking, ensuring that every number contributes to a bigger story of stability, performance, and progress. This is where precision meets purpose and where your leadership defines the future. 📨 Apply Today: If youre ready to lead with conviction, elevate performance, and build a legacy within a dynamic financial landscape, this role is designed for you.
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