Senior Investment Accountant

Oliver James is partnering with a global insurance organization that's seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to join its growing team. This position offers exposure to a diverse investment portfolio and accounting framework along with access to key stakeholders across finance, asset management, and third-party service providers.


The ideal candidate will support investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, regulatory submissions, and various process-improvement initiatives.



Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, reconcile, and balance monthly investment accounting data received from external service providers.
• Compile and validate investment interface files, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items within established deadlines.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of information submitted to global investment databases.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting providers, asset managers, internal data teams, and senior finance stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses and perform reasonableness checks on investment-related financial data.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reporting, including financial statement footnotes and disclosures.
• Assist with regulatory, management, and rating-agency reporting requirements.
• Review and maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support investment reporting across US GAAP, STAT, and IFRS.
• Partner with investment accounting leadership on special projects, process enhancements, and other time-sensitive deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
• Relevant experience within insurance, investment accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and STAT investment accounting principles.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting is preferred.
• CPA and/or MBA credentials are advantageous.
• Experience working with investment accounting platforms such as Clearwater, CAMRA, PAM or comparable systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment.