Director of Financial Reporting

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

AXIS Capital is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our Bermuda‑based Group Reporting & Internal Controls team upholds the highest standards of financial reporting integrity, governance, and control effectiveness across the organization. We value accuracy, collaboration, transparency, and strong analytical thinking.

We currently invite applications for the role of Director of Financial Reporting. The successful candidate will be a significant contributor to many aspects of the Company’s group reporting process including SEC filings, quarterly earnings press releases, investor financial supplements and investor conference calls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q, quarterly earnings press releases and investor financial supplements

• Managing reporting timelines and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations;

• Reviewing the Company’s consolidated financial results with Executive Management

• Presenting reports to the Disclosure Committee

• Reviewing presentations for the Audit Committee, Investors and Rating Agencies

• Partnering with Investor Relations for quarterly earnings processes and investor calls

• Supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits performed by the Company’s external auditors

• Reviewing monthly accounting for the Company’s share-based compensation plan

• Ensuring compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements prescribed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the nature of the role.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Internationally recognized accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACA or equivalent)

• Minimum ten (10) years post‑qualification experience ideally in the (re)insurance industry

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project‑management and stakeholder engagement capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Sound critical thinking and analytical skills

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, and detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak reporting cycles.