Accountant - People Manager
Marsh McLennan (Oliver Wyman, Mercer) · Bogotá, Colombia · 27d ago
Company:
MarshDescription:
What can you expect?
You will be responsible for a portfolio of complex clients managing the day to day activities of various captive insurance companies and other clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare financial statements in an accurate and timely manner, including supplemental financial information required by the client
Building and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of clients so that you become the main point of contact for all client inquiries and questions.
Clients are international with their own rules and regulations to be familiarized with.
Reconcile cash and investment accounts. Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements.
Organize and complete the annual audit for clients, which can include preparation of regulatory filings and GAAP financial statements
Ensures legal and regulatory compliance processes and procedures are followed for local accounting and financial reporting.
Maintain client files in accordance with regulations and best practices
Correspond with other service providers.
Prepare board and committee meeting materials and participate in the annual board of directors' meeting and other client meetings.
Comply with Marsh internal controls and any client specific internal controls
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
CPA Designation
3-5 years equivalent relevant experience on preparation of financial statements, preparation of working paper files, and General Ledger
Proficient/expert in English along with the local language, only CV's in English will be considered.
Bachelor of Accounting, Business Administrator, or equivalent
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, confidence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft office products - MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
Skills: Treasury, General Ledger (GL), Business Finance, Accounting, External Audit, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Project Management, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliations, Financial Management, Accounting System, Financial Controlling, Insurance Accounting, Insurance Terminology, Accounts payable and receivables, Microsoft office product knowledge
What makes you stand out:
Relevant captive experience
3-5 years of experience working with or within insurance companies/Insurance Accounting