Senior Account Manager

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT - CAPTIVE MANAGEMENT SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Under general direction, the Senior Account Manager is responsible for the provision of management services to a portfolio of captive insurance companies.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

Ensures strong relationships with client, regulators, captive directors and key service providers. Primary focus on financial statement review and/or preparation. Works as part of the Client Service Team, as well as interacts with clients, prospects, regulators and external service providers:

Insurance

• Liaison with insurance broker and reinsurance brokers as required.
• Assist with underwriting documentation and decisions in conjunction with the Client Service Team and the Practice Underwriting resources, as appropriate.
• Monitoring of exposures and risk transfer pricing within assigned portfolio.
• Obtain regulatory approval for changes to the business plan.
• Obtain Board approval for underwriting decisions.

Finance/Regulatory

• Monitoring of domicile solvency and capital requirements
• Obtaining regulatory approval of changes to business plan
• Obtaining board approval for underwriting decisions
• Accounting for premium
• Agree reserving methodology
• Ensure the production of management financial statement accounts, statutory accounts and information, budgets, cash flow statements and supplementary information as required.
• Assist with the adoption of appropriate accounting practices and ensure adherence thereto.
• Manage or supervise cash requirements of the companies
• Liaise with and monitor investment managers in respect of invested funds
• Assist Client Service Team with co-ordination of board meetings
• Ensure timely production and accuracy of board papers.
• Ensure timely production of minutes and review prior to distribution.
• Action matters arising from client meetings
• Ensure relevant company secretarial functions are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance.

Management

• To assist in providing input on strategic and operational issues. Assume responsibility for a specific area of company strategy.
• To assist in implement policies adopted by Practice
• Contact is maintained with all client directors and that they are advised of any developments.
• Keep Practice leadership apprised of client developments.
• Entertain clients & prospects as required.
• Support Senior Management in performing board insight, perspective & thought leadership as required
• Understands importance of Internal Control procedures and the WTW code of Conduct and works to be seen as a role model in the office.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience, or related area or CPA qualification
• Advanced Computer Skills
• In depth knowledge and experience of captive insurance and insurance industry in the following areas: (1) accounting for captives (2) insurance products, and (3) problem resolution
• Willis Towers Watson knowledge (platforms, structure, etc.)
• Ability to monitor quality control
• Client relationship skills
• Project Management skills
• Board meeting presentation skills
• Working toward Leadership and People Management skills
• Compliance
• Can solve complex issues and will raise highly complex issues to higher level
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EOE, including disability/vets