Job Description

This position of Technical Accountant will perform technical accounting and credit control management for Direct and Reinsurance classes of business.

Main Responsibilities

• Record and bank-in all cheques received
• Posting cash receipts, cash payments and journal vouchers for Syndicate
• Allocation of receipts and payments for Syndicate
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal technical reports such as monthly written and paid premium bordereau to London
• Perform chasers for overdue debts and cash allocations for individual insurance policies
• Responsible for premiums collections by handling queries, monitor and expedite collection of brokers\xe2\x80\x99 outstanding balances, and preparation of credit control reports giving updates on collections for management review
• Responsible for processing statements of accounts received from brokers/cedents in system
• Analyse accounts receivables and ageing of accounts to determine overdue accounts, review provisions and collection procedures aiming to reduce / eliminate overdue balances
• To assist on internal and external reporting such as Management accounts
• To manage properly other ad-hoc tasks as and when assigned by management

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge or experience in various Direct and Facultative Insurance classes of business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High integrity and ethics
• High level of independence and initiative
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks professionally to completion before deadline
• Works effectively in a team-based environment
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities

Our benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, contributions to Central Provident Fund (where applicable), discretionary bonus, insurances including medical and dental, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd\xe2\x80\x99s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone\'s unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments

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