Finance Analyst, Asia Pacific Finance Group (12-month contract)

Description

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary :

This role involves working as part of the APAC Finance Operations Team. You will be working closely with both internal and external stakeholders. This role is responsible for matching of payment received, processing cheque/Telegraphic Transfer, involving in monthly reconciliation and analysis of reports.

Job Duties :

• Responsible for all day to day cash and banking procedures

• Accounts Payable - including setting up of payments in the on-line banking systems

• Ensuring appropriate documentation and authorization has been provided for claims payments and general expense payments

• Allocating claims payment in the underwriting systems

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations & accounting/ audit schedules

• Preparing operating expense journals (generated from online payment system) and posting this into the accounting ledger

• Monitoring cash balances and update cashbook/ cheque register

• Managing any GST related enquiry on accounts payable

• Preparing month end journals

• Handling internal and external enquiries relating to payments

• Assisting in ensuring compliance with established Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements

• Handling audit enquiries

• Ad-hoc administrative duties and projects assigned

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting

• At least 1-2 years' accounting experience (experience in insurance company would be an advantage)

• Team player with ability to meet deadlines

• Good time management

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively

• Experience in posting and reconciling journals in a general ledger system is essential

• Good written and oral communication skills and strong attention to details

• Highly computer literate, with advanced Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)

• Ability to cope with unexpected fluctuations in volumes

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment

• Positive approach to changes in demand, process or technology

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey

• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program

• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Melbourne, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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