Head Reinsurance Accountant

SUMMARY:
🏆 Head of Reinsurance Accounting — Own the Numbers, Drive the Strategy
Every great insurer needs a leader who sees beyond the ledger — someone who turns financial complexity into clarity and control. If you’re that kind of finance professional — someone who brings order to intricacy and strategy to structure — this is where you make your mark.

POSITION INFO:
📘 The Role
As the Head of Reinsurance Accounting, you’ll take full command of the reinsurance finance function — from process integrity to strategic delivery. You’ll be the cornerstone of financial accuracy, ensuring that every transaction, every report, and every compliance measure supports a business built on trust and transparency.

This is a leadership role that blends technical depth with strategic oversight. You’ll guide a skilled team, streamline reporting processes, and ensure IFRS 17 alignment, all while collaborating with executives to strengthen decision-making and long-term performance.

🔍 What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee all reinsurance accounting operations for the non-life portfolio.
- Build and refine financial processes to ensure seamless, compliant reporting.
- Drive IFRS 17 implementation, ensuring consistency and readiness across all systems.
- Manage audits, reconciliations, and stakeholder reviews with accuracy and foresight.
- Oversee reinsurance recoveries, settlements, and premium adjustments.
- Partner with actuarial, risk, and finance leaders to ensure data integrity and insight-driven results.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a capable team — promoting accountability and professional excellence.

🎯 Who You Are
- A qualified professional with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related (CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, or ACCA beneficial).
- 7–10 years of financial management or accounting experience within insurance or reinsurance.
- Experienced in IFRS 17 application, reinsurance reporting, and system integration.
- Known for your problem-solving mindset and commitment to precision.
- A natural leader who balances strategic perspective with technical mastery.


💡 What’s In It For You
You’ll step into a position where your expertise makes a measurable difference.
This isn’t about maintaining systems — it’s about leading transformation, shaping processes, and strengthening the financial framework that supports growth.
Join a business that values integrity, accountability, and innovation — and one that’s looking for someone exactly like you to help set the standard in reinsurance accounting excellence.

📨 Apply Today
If you’re ready to bring structure, insight, and leadership to reinsurance finance, let’s talk.

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