Head of Technical Accounting

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom AXA XL Full time

Global Head of Technical Accounting, Reinsurance
The Global Head of Technical Accounting for Reinsurance will have excellent technical reinsurance competance and experience, and will be responsible for the governance, continuous improvement and service excellence for our global reinsurance technical accounting. The role will work with regional and Shared Service Technical Accounting colleagues to monitor, manage and govern our global technical accounting service delivery, and will ensure there is clear visibility of performance for key stakeholders. The role will report to the Global Head of Operations & Digital, Reinsurance.
Global oversight of technical accounting responsible for driving consistency, process improvement, best practice, automation and continuous improvement across the Reinsurance segment
• Work with regional reinsurance Technical Accounting colleagues and Shared Service Technical Accounting colleagues to assure timely and accurate financial data and achievement of service excellence
• Dotted line dual reporting line manager for 5 Technical Accounting Managers / Leaders across the globe (Bermuda, North America and International Regions, Shared Service India and Shared Service Poland). Develop and mentor Technical Accounting Managers / Leads in Region and in Shared Service to assure professional growth and value add
• Demonstrate the ability for staying close to internal clients / key stakeholders, and to view technical accounting through the lens of the customer, going out of their way to anticipate customer needs
• Support reinsurance technical accounting in the global context, looking across geographical borders in identifying opportunities and threats. Capable of working and collaborating with a virtual team, across multiple diverse geographies and value the differences across cultures.
• Eager to learn and focused on continuously improving technical skills and AXA XL Reinsurance technical accounting capabilities.
• Devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining appropriate networks and utilise them to facilitate business outcomes.
• Ability to effectively support consistent and optimised training, direction and support to improve the depth of technical accounting capabilities across the segment
Education to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent in Accounting
• Advanced Technical or Reinsurance Accounting Experience.
• Extensive knowledge relating to the provision of and accounting for Letters of Credit
• Demonstrated experience in managing and deliving effective processes related to reinsurance account processing, cash allocation, balance settlement and collection.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products.
• AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Inclusion & Diversity
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.
• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs.



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