Coface Looking for Sr. Manager, General Ledger Accounting at Princeton, NJ Full Time

The primary role of the Sr. Manager, General Ledger Accounting is to provide professional accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records. This includes the analysis of financial transactions and general ledger entries and the production of monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with ability to multitask and perform in a demanding environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and direct the preparation of internal & external audits, distribute financial statements, and varied fiscal reports.
• Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make or direct corrective entries.
• Reviews and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Responsible for tasks completed by direct report(s) and oversees tasks completed by Shared Service Center.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of professional support staff.

General Ledger accounting management:

• Payroll, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid, Leases, deferred acquisition cost, tax provisions.
• Maintains accounting controls and follow accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconciles General Ledger accounts to parent company and/or subsidiary records on a monthly basis.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual accounting reporting.

Technical accounting:

• Responsible for technical reserves, reinsurance accounting & analysis & treaty maintenance.

Cash management monitoring:

• Oversees bank reconciliation process and treasury reporting.
• Follows evolution on working capital needs.

Auxiliary accounts management:

• Ensure monthly, quarterly and year-end closings following strict and tight deadlines.

Analytical Accounting:

• Sets the parameters for providing useful analysis to management.
• Edits reports highlighting key indicators and useful ratios.
• Collaborates within Finance in forecasting and budgeting of costs, accruals, interests, taxes and duties.

Risk & Compliance:

• Ensures compliance with regulations and procedures as laid down by Coface and external regulators.
• Performs Level 1 internal controls.
• Continuously adhere to and respect the IT Security policies.

Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years’ professional Insurance accounting work preferred.

THE CANDIDATE Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Job Skills:

• Ability to handle numerous deadlines simultaneously with a quick turnaround.
• Oracle Financials experience is desirable.
• Highly proficient in Excel required.
• Well organized, team player and supportive of change