Financial Accountant - Freestone Re

Freestone Re, a subsidiary of American National Insurance, is seeking to hire two full-time, Financial Reporting Accountant team members. If you have experience with financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP standards and seeking a diverse opportunity; we invite you to apply. To thrive in the position(s), you must be comfortable working independently, taking accountability to deliver results, and enjoy continuous learning.

 
Onsite Placement Location: Houston, Texas  

What will you do:

• Assist with financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP for the offshore reinsurance business, and reporting group
• Assist in the implementation of all aspects of the financial reporting functions, including implementation of processes, tools, and systems to assess, measure, manage, monitor, and report on results
• Partner with internal audit teams to ensure financial reporting SOX controls are designed and implemented appropriately
• Assist with the preparation and filing of statutory reports on a timely basis
• Liaise with various stakeholder groups, both externally (auditors, administrators, cedants) and internally
• Assist in the preparation of various analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management and the board of directors to support decision making

Qualifications:

• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function
• Experience with financial reporting and/or auditing (re)insurance companies under US GAAP strongly preferred
• Ability to travel (Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Canada)
• Availability to work hours outside of normal business operations, during peak periods
• Judgement, critical thinking, and strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness, with the ability to assess complex situations and make effective recommendations
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently and willingness to own and improve processes
• Organizational skills to effectively manage priorities, multi-task where necessary, work well under pressure, meet timelines, and the ability to deal professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in continuous improvement of our processes and controls
• Can work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Experience with Dynamics, Workiva and Clearwater is a plus