The Financial Controller, ACM will manage all aspects of planning, reporting and accounting for the ACM segment and related entities for internal, external and investor stakeholders. The Controller, ACM is responsible for all financial related activities of Aspen Capital Markets and will work closely with all areas of the company including Underwriting, Outwards Reinsurance, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Tax, Compliance and Internal Audit. This role would be best suited for an organized, collaborative individual who is engaged on a consistent basis.
Key Accountabilities:
• Responsible for all aspects of platform accounting and control over the general ledger
• Managing preparation and review of monthly financial reports for group consolidation purposes on a USGAAP basis
• Managing preparation and review of ACM entity board reports
• Engage with business to analyse financial results and assist in developing commentary for board reporting purposes
• Prepare accounting papers where necessary to explain complex transactions and propose accounting processes and relevant disclosure
• Engaging with internal and external audit teams to ensure smooth audit review process
• Maintaining internal controls within the finance function, compliant with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Manage credit control and ensure timely allocation of cash receipts and follow up of overdue balances
• Oversee broker communications with respect to cash receipts or cash collection issues and queries
• Responsible for completion of local tax returns and compliance with local tax requirements
• Manage the preparation and review of ACM companies' statutory financial statements
• Manage the preparation and review of ACM companies' regulatory returns to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA)
Skills & Experience:
• Internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
• 8+ years PQE experience in financial accounting and reporting within the (re)insurance industry
• Experience in a financial accounting role for a Capital Markets business or ILS fund
• Experience in strategic initiatives involving technological and software improvements
• Experience in leading, managing and training a team of finance professionals
• Proven track record of implementing efficient processes and automation
Proactive, self-motivated with a team orientation
• Strong work ethic and high energy who strives for excellence
Technical proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications
• Knowledge of General Ledger systems, preferably CODA
• Knowledge of ETL (extract/transform/load) tools such as AlteryxNot specified
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