Job Description Summary
This role will have a particular focus on Non-Insurance Accounting tasks within the division scope of the team, including, but not limited to: [1] supervision and approval of low to medium complexity tasks completed by analysts, and [2] processing / preparation of medium to high complexity journals, reports, reconciliations and other period-end tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Job Description
Approval of low to medium complexity Non-Insurance Accounting calculations and/or expense recharges, FX, ICO and investment journals.
Preparation of medium to high complexity Non-Insurance Accounting journals, which include those requiring sound estimates / judgments.
Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, with particular focus on high complexity items, including detailed investigations, monitoring of
aged / unusual reconciliation items, and clearing of required adjustments.
Respond to queries related to business units handled or assigned tasks, with minimal supervision from the team leader.
Ensure the services are delivered per SLA and maintain quality of work.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to analysts within the assigned sub-team and supervise their deliverables.
Contribute major initiatives to streamline, automate or improve processes, systems and approaches with adequate support.
The above responsibilities do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the responsibilities normally
to be performed in the role or those occasionally assigned outside and employee’s normal responsibilities.
Preferred qualifications may be added to those required for job postings by Talent Acquisition.
Qualifications
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of General Accounting function, and other related processes, procedures and solutions
Intermediate knowledge of appropriate regulatory and statutory frameworks
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Insurance industry and QBE's business
Intermediate knowledge and experience of multinational organisations and dealing with global transactions and arrangements
Extensive knowledge of Financial systems (e.g. Oracle platform, Blackline)
Skills
Strong skills in spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High proficiency in MS tools
Very good attention to detail
Ability to work on a local and global team, as well as collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a
common goal
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines working on multiple assignments
simultaneously.
Intermediate to advanced problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Excellent presentation skills
Can perform with minimal supervision from Team Leader
Experience
At least 2-3 years' work experience in a similar role in the finance industry
Must be a College graduate, with a relevant degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferably with 2 years’ audit, insurance and/or shared services experience
CPA is an advantage
Skills:
Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Refinement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical SupportHow to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.