Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team on a contract basis until December 2025. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. Experience in reinsurance or insurance accounting is a plus but not required.

Job Title: Accountant (Contract)
Contract Duration: Until December 2025
Start Date: Immediate - Will work remote 
Industry: Reinsurance / Financial Services

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our team on a contract basis until December 2025. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently. Prior experience in a reinsurance or insurance accounting environment is a plus, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uploading multi-currency bank statements into the ORCA system on a daily basis

• Allocating daily payments and receipts for QS and XOL treaties in ORCA

• Verifying PCL entries and adjustment premiums against ORCA records daily

• Processing QS accounts in the QS Tracker and Adept system

• Following up regularly on missing remittances, treaty statements, premium closings, or adjustment premiums

• Weekly progress catch-up with the client

• Meeting month-end deadlines and other deadlines as required

• Adapting quickly to changes in client requirements or internal processes

• Performing additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Remote Desktop

• Willingness to learn new accounting systems and processes

• Knowledge of the reinsurance or insurance industry is an advantage