Deputy Manager, Reinsurance

As a growing Shared Service Centre (SSC) we are looking for an individual with proven team leading skills and experience in technical accounting area to support our global reinsurance business. You will be responsible for day-to-day management of Reinsurance Technical Accounting Team for accurately reviewing and processing technical bookings, cash transactions and monitoring of aged debt within set timeframes. You will be managing, coaching, developing and motivating the team through effective people management practices in order to achieve the optimal performance contribution from each team member. You will also support your team with administration duties following a pre-defined process assuring accuracy and integrity of the technical bookings in portfolio and cash systems. The ability to take ownership for team deliverables and the timely and appropriate escalation of issues arising is essential. You will also review and approve technical accounting tasks and related activities for the area assigned.For the right person this is a fantastic opportunity to progress and grow into reinsurance technical accounting within a very fast-growing company.

What you'll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Supporting and developing the team through regular communication, training, coaching and appraisals reviews
• Integrating and training of new joiners / training of team in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts
• Prioritizing and organizing team??s workloads
• Ensuring Continuous Improvement initiatives are tracked and supported where necessary
• Preparing reports as requested to support the technical accounting, cash allocation and aged debt management responsibilities
• Documenting and assisting with control processes and Internal Audit
• Cooperating closely with Underwriting Support and Claims team Leaders, ensure that the teams work collaboratively
• Developing and maintaining relationships with XL Catlin teams within the immediate office as well as with stakeholders in the regions
• Ensuring processes, procedures and SLA??s are met and adhered to. Comply with XL Catlin technical accounting guidelines and procedures
• Working on special projects as and when required
• Approving holiday and ensuring sufficient backups exist in conjunction with Team Manager
• Being point of escalation to Reinsurance Team Manager

You will report to Operations Manager - Reinsurance.

What you will BRING

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Graduate / Postgraduate with relevant years of experience within Reinsurance industry
• Technical Accounting Experience & Understanding of credit control activities
• Team Leading background
• Experience in MS-Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Self-starter who is solution orientated and has the ability to work within a team environment

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Resiliently develops, communicates and oversees the execution of solutions to resolve issues persistent within the portfolio
• Robust written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal clients and customers
• Organized with the ability to sort multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and detail orientated
• Ability to use initiative in day to day activities to resolve issues or flag to management for review.