Senior
Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant, Captive Insurance - Alberta, Canada
Role Type: Existing vacancy
Aon’s Captive & Insurance Management team is an integral part of Aon’s global operations. Our 500 + captive insurance professionals manage over 1,000 captive insurance companies across 39 locations around the globe, representing more than 15% of the captive insurance market. Our clients span every sector and Industry and are primarily made up of Fortune 500 companies.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an an employment visa or work permit. This is a hybrid role with our Calgary office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
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Oversee the financial reporting for a portfolio of client accounts and serving as the primary contact for individuals from various departments, such as risk management, corporate controllership, tax, legal, etc.
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Lead client service teams for a portfolio of clients ensuring quality and timeliness of financial reporting and regulatory filings
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Mentor and develop accounting team members
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Coordinate efforts with outside service providers, including actuaries, auditors, investment managers, brokers, claims adjusters and outside counsel to proactively meet client needs
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Communicate and execute business plan changes with State regulators
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Prepare and present materials during client board meetings
How this opportunity is different
As a Senior Accountant, you will lead client service teams and will be a key contributor to our operational success. You will have direct contact with client contacts within the corporate controllership, risk management, tax, legal and other departments, as well as auditors, actuaries, investment managers, etc. At Aon, you are provided the opportunity to drive your career development and support your team members in their knowledge growth.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
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Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience is required
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CPA or equivalent or CPA candidate a plus, but not required
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Prior experience with captive management is highly desirable
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(Re)Insurance accounting experience is essential
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IFRS 17 experience
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Insurance designation(s) a plus, but not required
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Ability to lead a team of financial services professionals, with a dedicated management approach is essential
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Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and improve methods and approaches
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Ability to develop good working relationships within the Aon network and industry
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Ability to research, discuss and implement revised or new accounting guidelines or regulatory requirements
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
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