Senior Accountant - Ifrs

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This opportunity is in the Accounting & Finance Department.

Our Accounting & Finance department is dynamic and collaborative. Providing best-in-class service to our internal and external customers within the expected timeframes, we actively support our co-workers, clients, and community. Many of our managers have a public accounting background or tenure within the industry and are eager to share their spirit and knowledge with our growing team.

Role Description:

In the role of a Senior IFRS Accountant (internally known as, Senior Accountant – IFRS Accounting), you will be part of a robust team dedicated to Safety National’s core values while executing the day-to-day financial and accounting needs of the company. You will work closely with the Manager of IFRS Accounting, and other seasoned leaders internally and externally on IFRS related projects. Your contributions of helping our organization manage and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and subsequent IFRS reporting will be felt throughout Safety National, as well as up to our parent company.

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Senior IFRS Accountant will include ensuring that financial reporting requirements under IFRS are met with accuracy and timeliness, while working with consultants and internal auditors to develop processes and controls for the IFRS reporting process. Additionally you will be responsible for actively participating in the communications between Safety National, external consultants, RSL, DFG and Tokio Marine personnel to obtain a clear and concise message with regard to needs and deliverables.

You will also be assigned various tasks such as, assisting in the preparation of assigned schedules required for the quarterly and annual fillings, supplements and schedules required for GAAP, JGAAP and IFRS reporting through the year.  Preparing various journal entries, reconciliations, reports and financial statements during the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, as well as researching and documenting policy decisions applicable to Safety National transactions with regard to international accounting standards considering all guidance provided by external consultants.

The ideal candidate is someone with at least two years of Public or Private accounting experience, with a keen eye to detail, and positive attitude.  Insurance knowledge is a plus.  Some of the essential skills required of you in this role are, good communication skills, leadership skills and the ability to stay organized while working on multiple tasks.

If this role describes you, don’t delay. Apply today!

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in the insurance industry or pertinent accounting experience
• Prior experience in a corporate setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good communication skills and leadership skills
• Organized with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• The ability to maintain consistent and predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the insurance industry
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Big Four Public Accounting experience
• CPA designation

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target salary range for this position is $84,000 - $135,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

A Benefits Structure That Puts Employees First

Safety National’s approach to benefits reaches far beyond competitive fixed compensation. Instead, we construct a total rewards benefits package for each valued member of our team. Highlights include incentive award bonuses, an annual holiday bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. Other exceptional benefits include generous healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, enhanced paid caregiver leave, and family-forming benefits for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility. We also promote balance by offering a hybrid working environment and several employee appreciation events throughout the year. Apply today to learn more about our total rewards approach.

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