Finance and Accounting Officer - #34742

This opportunity is perfect for you because it offers a strong platform for both professional growth and long-term career development. By joining a reputable reinsurance brokerage firm with over a decade of industry experience, you will gain exposure to a specialized field that not many professionals get to experience.

Company Profile

Our client is incorporated in 2010; it is a Philippine Reinsurance Brokerage Firm strategically based in Makati Central Business District.

Licensed as a Reinsurance Broker, our client aims to provide our clients with prompt, effective, reliable and professional service to be a better alternative for local insurance companies. Their team is composed of experienced employees in the Insurance Industry. The directors of the company have held senior positions in the industry and possess a wealth of cumulative knowledge in insurance.

The main objective of the company is to improve Reinsurance Services in the Philippines, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and timely service.

In order to meet the individual needs of our clients, we partnered with the most prestigious local and foreign companies in the field of Insurance and Reinsurance. Our client aims to continually expand our knowledge to provide the best service for our clients.

Exceptional, functional, and technical expertise coupled with extensive industry knowledge makes the company an ideal choice for Insurance Companies to assist you in your Reinsurance needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Board and Executive Management to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning - not required

Financial Management & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including general accounting, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of financial statements.
• Manage investment portfolios, cash flow, and capital adequacy to optimize returns and liquidity.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with insurance/reinsurance regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP).
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and rating agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and risk management frameworks.

Business Partnering & Performance

• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and operations teams to align financial management with business performance.
• Monitor profitability, claims ratios, and reinsurance arrangements.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and insights on growth opportunities and risks.

Team Leadership & Development (NOT REQUIRED)

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to build high performance and technical expertise.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:
Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree holder in accountancy, or any related field
• Preferably CPA, but no required
• With at least 5 - 10 years’ experience in accounting and finance
• Preferably someone from Insurance or Construction industry
• 2 years’ experience as supervisor or handling people is preferred but not required. Open to candidates with no leadership experience.
• Knowledgeable in industries involving reinsurance and insurance.
• Have good knowledge of tax law and regulation, able to handle the government statutory reports and comply the filing requirements, has hands-on experience dealing with government agents, such as BIR, Insurance Commission (IC), etc.
• An excellent team player able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers in department and other terms.
• Self-motivated worker with good time management still able to meet tight deadline and work under pressure.
• Highly trainable and has a potential to become a leader
• Preferred age group is early 30s and up.

Job Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, some Saturdays might be required

Location: Makati City

Industry: Insurance Company