Technical Accountant

Technical Accountant

Department: P&C Finance

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Sydney

Reporting To: Head of Technical Accounting

Description

We are somewhat different

Hannover Re was founded as an in-house reinsurer and started small, a new kid on the block, proving ourselves every day for over fifty years. We've grown into a company with the resources of a major player and the flexibility of a boutique one. We are pragmatic, specialised and highly focused on costs. Modest yet self-assured. All our people count - and our clients sense this.

We are Somewhat Different ...... Every day..

We are a major player in the reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally.

We are seeking a Technical Accountant to join our team. The role will be a permanent part time role working 17.5 hours per week reporting directly to our Head of Technical Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

About the role

As a Technical Accountant you will be responsible for all elements of Reinsurance Technical Accounting including preparation of financial reporting, analysis and reporting of results and preparation of consolidated financial data.

Your day may look a little like:

• Effective and timely monitoring of emails, claims and technical accounts triage
• Ensuring accurate and timely claims reserves, technical accounts and payments have been completed along with portfolio management
• Managing a variety of technical accounts and claims within Excess of Loss, Quota Share, Facultative preparations
• Ensuring claims are appropriately interpreted, reserved and handled
• Processing updates, registering new losses and finalisation of claims
• Maintaining client claim files and ensuring the required level of service is of the highest standard until deemed closed and finalised
• Conducting reviews on open claims and attending claims review
• Booking adjustments on Cat Losses on quarterly basis
• Liaising with Underwriting team for overdue premiums
• Supporting reconciliation and data checks
• Doxis Filing including processed closings, claims and peer review and sign off accounts

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will need to have:

• Advanced level excel skills
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related field is an advantage
• Experience in SAP Re7 technical accounting
• Ability to problem solve effectively and independently coupled with a positive attitude and open mind
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring high levels of accuracy
• Relationship management skills
• Strategic thinking capabilities
• Ability to liaise at a senior level
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
• Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.

Benefits

What do we offer you:

Are our values "Responsibility", "Drive" and "We-Spirit" aligned with yours? We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people we interact with, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives.

We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success. Through not only our hybrid working arrangements (3 office days per week), EAP and annual program of wellness activities, we prioritise employee wellbeing.

We offer you discounted private health, novated leasing, assistance with your home ergonomic set up for your workstation and much more!

Only together can we achieve our objectives.

We not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is "Somewhat Different", then we want to hear from YOU! All you need to do is hit apply.

No agencies please.