Kuvare is a growth-oriented insurance platform that delivers diversified annuities, life insurance, and supplemental products to the middle-income and mass-affluent consumer segments through its acquisition-led growth strategy. Kuvare provides proven capabilities, strategic support, substantial resources, and patient capital to help insurance companies pursue and achieve sustainable growth opportunities. With its patient capital, Kuvare targets differentiated annuity and life insurance companies to bring into its family of brands.
Summary/Objective
The Senior Accountant will be a key contributor to the Finance Team during the accounting close, consolidation process and the preparation of the Company’s internal and external financial statements. This position will assist in preparing financial statements for both statutory and GAAP reporting, as well as various ad hoc reporting for the management team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to All Accountant & Intermediate Accountant responsibilities, in addition to the following:
- Responsible for the accounting of complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting,
such as processing financial transactions in foreign currencies and assisting in the preparation of financial
reports and analysis for multiple legal entities - Researches and propose solutions to complex accounting issues for both statutory and US GAAP
- Effectively applies fundamental accounting concepts; works on complex assignments, with limited
oversight; makes recommendations for changes to procedures, and performs varied work, requiring some
originality or ingenuity - Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of
financial transactions - Develops nonstandard reports and statements. Prepares information for use by a higher authority;
communicates methodology and areas of concern - Understands the flow of information, financial systems, appropriate reporting tools and uses knowledge to
troubleshoot issues - Participates in or leads team projects
- Works with both internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data
- Seeks out potential areas for improvement by documenting existing business processes and identifying
controls and deficiencies - Prepares and/or review appropriate ledger entries & reconciliations, and ensures resolution of reconciling
items - Manages, monitors, and analyzes the Company’s financial transactions, and review financial statements for
accuracy & completeness - May have supervisory responsibilities, review work, or train other team members
Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Experience
- Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred
- Advanced computer skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles
Skills and Competencies
- Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail
- Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- PC literacy with knowledge of technological tools and their applications
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related systems, including but not limited to
SunGard EAS, Oracle, Wings, etc. - Self-starter and has the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to manage effective relationships with
business units, external auditors, and management - Ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Ability to understand, research and solve complex problems independently
- Forward-thinking, ethical, and proactively addresses issues and implements best practices
Kuvare company is an equal opportunity employer that makes hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and the business need. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.