Sr Accounting Assoc

Overview

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accounting Associate position prepares, processes, and/or analyzes accounting and/or financial transaction information to support ongoing Accounting, Treasury or other Finance tasks and projects, with limited supervision from more senior accounting personnel and/or management. This position understands how the accounting/treasury processes impact the business. The Sr Accounting Associate typically handles more sensitive, higher profile processes or information than other Accounting Associates. This position will also provide basic support in preparation of financial statements along with assistance on statutory and tax audits.

Qualifications

• Ca/Acca/Cpa Required.

• 3-5 years of post-qualification general accounting experience.
• Experience in global or multinational organizations
• Insurance industry experience desired but not essential
• Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices and thorough understanding of technical operations and accounting techniques within the team’s area of expertise (e.g. payables, receivables, general ledger, reporting, cash management, etc.) usually acquired through 2+ years of experience in that area of expertise
• Proficiency with financial systems and standard software applications (Oracle; Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) 
• Attention to detail and focus on tasks at hand 
• Good analytical thinking and problem solving skills 
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a routine, deadline-driven environment.