Assignment: Night Shift

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Senior Accountant for an opportunity to join an industry-leading Property & Casualty insurance carrier focused on partnering with Reinsurers, MGAs/Program Administrators, and Insurtechs.

We provide access to commercial and personal lines utilizing our admitted and non-admitted capabilities across all 50 states. You would join a deeply experienced and broadly talented operating team where your experience and drive will become instrumental in further growing our business.

In addition to the day-to-day coordination of activities related to internal and external functions supporting the finance department this position is also responsible for but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare monthly program journal entries for the direct and ceded business
• On a monthly basis reconcile cash to each program’s premium bordereaux
• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory statements, footnotes, and schedules
• Assist Compliance in quarterly and annual data calls
• Assist and provide support with annual external audit
• Identify and improve efficiencies with the monthly close
• Support & assist in the implementation of a data feed into the general ledger to expedite monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Build reports for quarterly and annual statutory reporting
• Work closely with Claims manager to ensure TPA’s are funded timely
• Assist in preparing slides for the Board and Audit committee meetings
• Assist on various adhoc projects
• Work collaboratively with reinsurance, actuarial and program managers to resolve reconciling items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that the company complies with local statutory and regulatory requirements of BIR, SEC, PEZA, BOI, LGU. 

• Main point person during compliance audit with BIR and LGU. 

• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues. 

• Helps maintain records of all financial transactions ensuring accuracy and completeness. 

• Consult with corporate legal counsel as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues. 

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Payroll, Legal, Finance and other departments to ensure the consistent implementation of compliance practices. 

• Liaise with government agencies for compliance completion. 

• Ensure that company’s policy and procedure is align with to-date regulations. 

The finance analyst is responsible for collection, organization, interpretation, analysis, recording, documentation and dissemination of of simple to mid-complex financial data sets. The candidate will process and reconcile bank, accounts receivable, payables and general ledger related transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will provide support and be part of the UK Finance team and will report to the Bank Reconciliation and Accounts Payable manager in London.

• Reconcile weekly bank reconciliations for different currency bank accounts within Arch Insurance Europe including Arch Syndicate
• Input, record, process, balance and maintain receipts for Arch Insurance Europe companies.
• Prepare reinsurance reconciliation.
• Assist in quarter close process and annual audit.
• Work closely with the Credit Control department in respect of identifying receipts especially non-bureau receipts.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of accounting transactions.
• Liaise with internal teams to investigate and analyze regarding any receipt queries and ensure timely clearing down of suspense/control clearing cash accounts.
• Execute daily operational activity and document management.
• Perform financial analysis, reconciliation and generate key reports.
• Perform daily validation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance .
• Perform simple to mid-complex financial analysis, reconciliations, generate reports.

The finance analyst is responsible for collection, organization, interpretation, analysis, recording, documentation and dissemination of of simple to mid-complex financial data sets. The candidate will process and reconcile bank, accounts receivable, payables and general ledger related transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will provide support and be part of the UK Finance team and will report to the Bank Reconciliation and Accounts Payable manager in London.

• Reconcile weekly bank reconciliations for different currency bank accounts within Arch Insurance Europe including Arch Syndicate
• Input, record, process, balance and maintain receipts for Arch Insurance Europe companies.
• Prepare reinsurance reconciliation.
• Assist in quarter close process and annual audit.
• Work closely with the Credit Control department in respect of identifying receipts especially non-bureau receipts.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of accounting transactions.
• Liaise with internal teams to investigate and analyze regarding any receipt queries and ensure timely clearing down of suspense/control clearing cash accounts.
• Execute daily operational activity and document management.
• Perform financial analysis, reconciliation and generate key reports.
• Perform daily validation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance .
• Perform simple to mid-complex financial analysis, reconciliations, generate reports.

Junior Finance analyst is responsible for collection, organization, interpretation, analysis, scrubbing, documentation and dissemination of complex data sets.

It is key to be flexible as the tasks may change and be added to. It will be key to contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and it will be expected that the analyst will bring ideas to the Arch team by utilizing their expertise or previous experience.

• Process bureau settlement into IRIS and process cash allocation.
• Create front sheets and process cash allocation for non-bureau premium .
• Join special projects within Finance to be cross-functional
• Communicate directly with Underwriters and Brokers for complex accounts.

• Maintain the general ledger activity for multiple corporate companies, which includes recording operating expenses, preparing accruals, and validating GL coding for Accounts Payable postings.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and expense account analyses including detailed reviews of expenses and ensuring appropriate accruals are recorded.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly operating expenses variance analysis for multiple periods and provide concise insightful commentary.
• Analyze and explain quarterly balance sheet movements.
• Analyze quarterly operating expenses for 35+ cost centers, including how those costs get allocated to affiliates.
• Participate in the quarterly preparation and distribution of intercompany invoices to affiliate subsidiaries. Work with operating entity customers to explain the charges, including variances over periods.
• Support the delivery of accurate and timely services and reporting to affiliate client companies.
• Work on special projects including inactivating GL accounts, fixed asset subledger projects not limited to retiring fixed assets with zero book value, etc.
• Track legal, audit and other expenses.
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures, updating documentation as needed.

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FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of required financial reports/ disclosure notes/ reporting templates under IFRS 17 reporting basis
• Handle booking of required adjustments, if any, for IFRS 17 reporting purposes
• Prepare supporting balance sheet reconciliations for IFRS 17 accounts
• Monitor financial performance and perform analysis of net profits in comparison to plan, latest forecast, and prior period
• Prepare annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for IFRS 17 net profits
• Handle reporting to management of the financial health and provide insights to improve performance and identify trends and potential problems that may affect the company’s financial health
• Ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting processes under IFRS 17 reporting basis and provide the required quarterly sign-off on the Financial Controls Self Assessment (FCSA) checklist
• Continually assess the IFRS 17 financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk, as well as lead the team in implementing the approved enhancements of processes and controls.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of a highly effective IFRS 17 Education Training program for different stakeholders.
• Handle booking of semi-annual adjustments and requirements for other group reporting requirements
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other teams to ensure that financial reports and analysis are accurate, and any issues are resolved on a timely manner.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the immediate manager to meet operational and other requirements.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Manage the financial reporting processes under IFRS 17 reporting basis
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of required financial reports/ disclosure notes/ reporting templates under IFRS 17 reporting basis
• Handle booking of required adjustments, if any, for IFRS 17 reporting purposes
• Monitor financial performance and perform analysis of net profits in comparison to plan, latest forecast, and prior period
• Prepare annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for IFRS 17 net profits
• Handle reporting to management of the financial health and provide insights to improve performance and identify trends and potential problems that may affect the company’s financial health
• Ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting processes under IFRS 17 reporting basis and provide the required quarterly sign-off on the Financial Controls Self Assessment (FCSA) checklist
• Continually assess the IFRS 17 financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk, as well as lead the team in implementing the approved enhancements of processes and controls.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other teams to ensure that financial reports and analysis are accurate, and any issues are resolved on a timely manner.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the immediate manager to meet operational and other requirements.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About the Role

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of required financial reports under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis and calculation of other local reporting KPIs
• Support the monthly and quarterly financial close activities and prepare required financial reports/ disclosure notes/ reporting templates
• Handle booking of required adjustments, if any, under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis
• Support the external audit process and audit conducted by Insurance Commission and timely resolve issues raised by auditors
• Monitor financial performance and perform analysis of net profits and other local reporting KPIs in comparison to plan, latest forecast, and prior period
• Handle reporting to management of the financial health and provide insights to improve performance and identify trends and potential problems that may affect the company’s financial health
• Ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting processes under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis and other related processes
• Continually assess the local financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk, as well as lead/ support the team in implementing the approved enhancements of processes and controls.
• Support automation initiatives for local financial reporting related processes
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other teams to ensure that financial reports and analysis are accurate, and any issues are resolved on a timely manner
• Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor to meet operational and/ or other requirements

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Manage the financial reporting processes under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of required financial reports under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis and calculation of other local reporting KPIs
• Support the monthly and quarterly financial close activities and prepare required financial reports/ disclosure notes/ reporting templates
• Handle booking of required adjustments, if any, under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis
• Lead the external audit process and audit conducted by Insurance Commission and ensure timely resolution of issues raised by auditors
• Monitor financial performance and perform analysis of net profits and other local reporting KPIs in comparison to plan, latest forecast, and prior period
• Handle reporting to management of the financial health and provide insights to improve performance and identify trends and potential problems that may affect the company’s financial health
• Ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting processes under statutory/ regulatory reporting basis and other related processes
• Continually assess the local financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk, as well as lead/ support the team in implementing the approved enhancements of processes and controls.
• Lead automation initiatives for local financial reporting related processes
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other teams to ensure that financial reports and analysis are accurate, and any issues are resolved on a timely manner
• Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor to meet operational and/ or other requirements

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SENIOR MANAGER, COLLECTIONS & FINANCE OPERATIONS
Metro Manila, Philippines

Reports to: Retail Collections Manager, Vocus (Australia)
 

We’re an award-winning global outsourcer providing a suite of contact centre and back office services. We’re proud of our success as Australia’s largest outsourcer to the Philippines and as our Senior Manager, Collections & Finance Operations you’ll continue to drive success for our accounts through leading people and projects for the campaign whilst promoting continuous improvement in a high-performance culture.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ROLE

• Oversight of call centre performance with key focus on collection targets and reducing delinquency on a receivables portfolio of over $50m
• Coaching and mentoring Team Leaders reporting to the role, with an emphasis on facilitating their development and their ability to generate improvements in team quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Modelling and actively promoting a culture of innovation, challenging the status quo to ensure the business continues to grow and evolve
• Effectively leading the team with a collaborative approach that promotes team synergy and improves staff engagement
• Overseeing operational systems and processes, while actively seeking opportunities for innovation to drive achievement of business objectives
• Anticipating and tracking operational risks and trends to provide strategic solutions, optimising processes and their execution
• Raising and addressing issues and conflicts, removing barriers, resolving issues of medium complexity involving stakeholders and escalating to appropriate level when required
• Managing day to day operations within the Collections department, including recruitment, training, development, engagement, retention, performance of the team, and any changes to the operating model as required
• Effectively managing budgets and resource schedules
• Together with AU leadership, playing a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and effectively driving change management and process improvement initiatives
• Completing reasonability testing and information validation prior to circulating findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Working closely with the management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and regulatory/compliance functions are being properly executed
• Seeking and responding to feedback with prompt and appropriate actions to deliver improvement
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless business execution, reinforcing positive morale, and upholding company values
• Overseeing and reporting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics, providing thorough analysis and subsequent action planning
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and acting as point of contact for IT, BI, CC&OE, HR and other support functions

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with demonstrated experience in developing and leading high performing teams
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience, running a critical business function with multiple teams, products and operating requirements. Process transformation experience is required.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with an innovative approach
• Proven experience in effective coaching and development of emerging leaders
• Detail oriented and analytical, able to interpret data, identify trends, and make suggestions for improvements
• Methodical approach to problem-solving, with tenacity to work continuously toward a suitable solution
• Excellent decision-making skills, backed up with the ability to justify reasoning and take accountability for results
• Ability to work with confidential and time sensitive issues
• Ability to plan, organise, track and coordinate initiatives
• Must possess a professional, courteous, and resilient attitude
• Proven track record of meeting targets and delivering tangible outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build productive business relationships with peers, direct reports and stakeholders.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Individual and portfolio Key Performance Indicators at or above target
• Engaged and enthusiastic teams
• Reduced attrition and absenteeism
• Strong relationships within Acquire, with Vocus leadership and with other stakeholders
• Completion of initiatives within required timeframes
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of team members
• Reduction in Telecommunications and Energy Ombudsman complaints

WHAT WE VALUE

We’re proud of our diverse global team, all working in a collaborative environment and happy to share these common values:

• Collaboration
• Impact
• Passion
• Transparency

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Handle general inquiries raised and logged through case management via employee portal
• Provide advice and guidance to employees on standard policy matters
• Facilitate onboarding and off-boarding activities
• Process grievances and complaint cases
• Enhance chatbot capabilities using content management portal, improve knowledge articles, and identify process and operation improvement opportunities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. We need great Actuaries who want to be part of something bigger than finance alone. Because the better we can nurture our financial wellbeing as an organisation, the better we can support and make a difference for our customers when they need us most. By ensuring our products are well designed and priced, analysing business performance and ensuring proper management of insurance policies in-force, you’re not just safeguarding AIA’s financial wellbeing. You’re securing a better future for the people and communities we serve - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

If that interests you, read on. 

About the Role

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Handle large data processing such as data mining, cleansing, transformation, merging, aggregation, and calculation by using data processing software (i.e. DCS, SQL)
• Design, model, and generate deterministic or predictive data using Prophet, SAS, Python, or R Studio.
• Using processed data, conduct investigation, provide analysis, and endorse recommendations to stakeholders
• Present and communicate modeling and data analysis results and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Become an SME of actuarial and company data and data system.
• Collaborate with Actuarial Pricing, Valuation, Modelling, Reinsurance, Corporate Solution teams.
• Facilitate technical or skills training as needed.
• Support development and testing of IFRS 17 related solutions.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the manager in to meet stakeholder requirements.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree related to math/statistics with good scholastic records
• Experience: At least 1-year relevant experience in Actuarial Valuation, Studies or Product Development, with any of the top 10 life insurance companies.
• Certifications:
  • Affiliate of the Actuarial Society of the Philippines
  • Almost Associate of Life Management Institute (LOMA)
• Skills:
  • Experience in manipulating data sets, designing, building actuarial and/or predictive models, and is familiar with the following software/tools:
    • Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL, SAS etc.) to transform data and draw insights from large data sets.
    • Knowledge and exposure in actuarial software especially Prophet and DCS (or equivalent).
    • Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Power BI, SAS VA etc.
    • Automation solution such as Powershell and UiPath
  • Knowledgeable in IFRS and PFRS insurance accounting and reporting standards is a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey in easy to understand terms the results and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Comfortable to navigate and willing to work on ambiguous situations.
• Proactive and flexible attitude, with willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Develop and implement remuneration components such as salaries, bonuses and long-term incentives
• Facilitate job evaluations, performance appraisals and remuneration review processes
• Develop and implement policies and processes for international assignment (both short-term and long-term) and one-way transfer across entities
• Participate in remuneration surveys
• Administer remuneration programmes for executives
• Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and analysis of other remuneration related areas such as sales incentive, retirement plans, life and medical insurances, recognition awards

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.