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Accountant III

Employer
Factory Mutual Insurance Company
Location
Ettlebruk, Luxembourg
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 27, 2024
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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Overview

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the EMEA Finance Team as Accountant III, based in Luxembourg and reporting to the EMEA Financial Reporting Manager

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, including financial statements and board reports, and support analysis and disclosures.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual returns for various European regulators and other statutory bodies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Prepare the operating expense sections of monthly US & LuxGAAP management accounts and conduct thorough analytical reviews.
  • Record and oversee operating expense entries and payments in the general ledger.
  • Handle accounting for accruals and prepayments.
  • Prepare detailed reconciliations and distribute the monthly reconciliation tracker.
  • Play a crucial role in additional year-end close and reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of new internal and external financial reports, enhancing our reporting capabilities.
  • Document processes and procedures to streamline and support the preparation of regulatory reporting.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Support Global and Financial initiatives and projects.
  • Collaborate with different departments and teams within the group structure.

Qualifications

    • Bachelors' degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a first experience in a finance-based role (minimum 2-3 years). Alternatively, 4+ years' experience in a relevant role.
    • Focused individual, with strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and work in a deadline-driven environment.
    • Self-motivated individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Communications Skills:
        • Individual who understands the importance of communication and promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail to management and other impacted parties.
    • Self-development:
        • Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities and takes actions to ensure appropriate self-development.
    • Collaboration and Teamwork:
        • Actively involves others to achieve goals, as appropriate.
        • Shares relevant information with team.
    • Ensures Accountability:
      • Consistently honors policies, procedures and work requirements, and scrupulously ensures all work is prepared to a high standard.
      • Proficiency with standard software applications (Microsoft Excel & Word).
      • Prior experience of PeopleSoft/Oracle based general ledger systems an advantage.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply via Job Postings within Career Center following the instructions https://jobs.fmglobalcareers.com

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