Assurant

Associate Financial Accountant

Bengaluru Full time

Associate Financial Analyst, Assurant, GCC-India

This job is responsible for…. the general accounting financial close deliverables of the auto warranty programs which includes recording journal entries, completing account reconciliations, processing disbursements and assisting the financial accounting/analysts in researching management and auditor questions.

          

This position will be in Hyderabad/Bangalore/Chennai at our India location.

 

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

  • Obtain basic understanding of insurance accounting, terminology and assigned warranty programs. (5%)
  • Complete all standard journal entries to reflect business for warranty programs on a timely basis ensuring adequate support and approvals. (40%)
  • Complete all assigned account reconciliations on a timely basis ensuring account reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis. (30%)
  • Collaboration and timely follow-up with various departments regarding required information to research/ resolve outstanding issues. (10%)
  • Prepare wire transfer, check requests as needed to support business operations with appropriate approvals. (5%)
  • Assist in other tasks as assigned such as provide information for audit requests to financial analysts to answer ad hoc questions on financial results. (5%)
  • Develop and maintain procedural standard operational procedures outlining and detailing all  required tasks of the position. (5%)
  • Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the company.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

 

 

What are the requirements needed for this position?

 

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or other accounting/finance related field
  • 2-3 years general accounting experience
  • Experience in JE processing, ledger reconciliations, and general accounting
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, detailed oriented
  • Strong technical accounting/problem solving skills and attention to accuracy
  • Strong ability to be well organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word
  • PeopleSoft, Oracle, Smartstream or other general ledger ERP system experience preferred
  • Insurance Accounting experience would be a plus
  • Good work ethics

 

What are the preferred requirements needed for this position?

 

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or other accounting/finance related field
  • 2-3 years general accounting experience
  • Experience in JE processing, ledger reconciliations, and general accounting
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, detailed oriented
  • Strong technical accounting/problem solving skills and attention to accuracy
  • Strong ability to be well organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word
  • PeopleSoft, Oracle, Smartstream or other general ledger ERP system experience preferred
  • Insurance Accounting experience would be a plus
  • Good work ethics