Our client a  leading reinsurance company is looking for an Accountant to form part of the finance function in Malta  

Responsibilities:

• Support IFRS and Solvency II reporting  at both local and group level including the coordination and aggregation of inputs for IFRS financial statements.
• Support in the annual planning / forecasting process, asset-liability management and cash / liquidity management process.
• Responsible of the bookkeeping of accounting entries in preparation for the quarterly management accounts including the review and challenge of financial inputs from service providers of cells and the processing of invoices and payment preparation.
• Preparation of tax returns (corporate tax, VAT) and liaison with the tax advisors.
• Carrying out any other accounting duties as the need arises.
• Liaison with external/internal auditors for IFRS, Solvency II and financially related internal audits.
• Support on-site visits or requests from authorities or from cells and their providers (both internal and external).
• Support in risk management duties including the assessment of the internal control system and as required from the actuarial and risk management functions.
• Assisting the insurance policy administration team including work around the maintenance and upgrade of the policy administration system and the compilation of monthly insurance policy work and reinsurance statements.
  
  Requirements:

• 2-4 years’ experience in finance positions, preferably in an external audit or accounting environment
• In possession of a University Degree in accounting or an equivalent qualification such as ACCA
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluent business English (spoken and written) 
• Highly motivated, pro-active, organized and result oriented
• Good team player with intercultural skills and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn new topics and keen on self-development
• Prior exposure to insurance industry and knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 9 & IFRS 17 would be considered an asset
  
  Benefits:
• Hybrid set up 2 days in office 3 from home 
• Dental health and life insurance
• 5% Company Bonus 
• €8 lunch allowance
• 28 days of leave Dec 24 and 31st non working days 
• Paid study leave up to 5 days per year
• Training and exams paid for