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Chief Accountant

New Cairo, Cairo
Posted 5 years ago
254Applicants for1 open position
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Job Description

  • Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to book, reconcile and report in-force premium, direct written premium and loss fund balance, retro accrual, cash, cash applied to A/R, bad debt allowance and non-admitted A/R on a monthly basis as well as for any GAAP vs. STAT differences.
  • Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Senior Accountants.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
  • Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings; preparation of assigned Quarterly and Annual Statutory Statement pages/schedules.

Audits & Examinations:

  • Assist with annual external audit and DOI examination. Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.

Systems:

  • Assist with testing and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.

Banking/Cash:

  • Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.
  • Monitor positive pay exceptions.
  • Bank liaison.

Other:

  • Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
  • Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Maintain project log for Senior Accountant position.
  • Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical and accounting skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and FRx or similar programs.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting. Great Plains and Freedom preferred.
  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
  • The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university.
  • Four to six years progressively responsible experience in the accounting and insurance industry, preferably in the property and casualty insurance industry.
  • Workers’ Compensation experience a plus.

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