Artex Risk Solutions
Artex is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most diverse insurance managers. With more than 500 employees in 16 worldwide locations, our employees work together to conceive, design and manage alternative risk transfer solutions that help our clients manage today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Artex is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies. Gallagher employs more than 45,000 people worldwide across 60 different countries, with a global network that can offer client service capabilities in more than 150 countries.
Artex Global Shared Services (AGSS) provides middle office services such as Accounting, Banking & Treasury, Compliance, Underwriting, IT, Event and Travel Management etc. to the Artex offices across the world.
We are looking for a self-motivated, committed and knowledgeable achiever for the position of ”Senior Executive – Insurance Accounting” in our Sri Lanka office.
Responsibilities:
• Provide accounting support as required according to established processes and controls
• Assist Portfolio Managers to provide accounting services for certain Group clients including accounting for insurance and reinsurance contracts and investments, payment of monthly expenses, maintenance of cashbooks, preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and management reports, as well as supporting schedules and analysis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of client deadlines and requirements
• General ledger processing, including journal entry posting
• Assist with the audit process of the Company(Artex CS) and its clients
• Electronic filing of documentation
• Follow all policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and Artex risk control standards
• Other responsibilities as needed to ensure quality client service
Required skills and experience:
• A degree from a reputed university and/or pursuing an Accounting Qualification in CA/CIMA/ACCA/CMA.
• Minimum of 3 years Insurance accounting experience in a reputed organization.
• Understanding of the insurance /reinsurance brokerage business and customer service processes/tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and manage stakeholders expectations.
• Develop a professional rapport with internal and external partners.
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate in a matrix management structure.
• Motivated individual who is deadline driven, able to work independently and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The candidates who apply for the position should expect a long term career with the Company. Working hours are from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm Sri Lankan time, with ability to work outside of those hours as required.
If you are interested please send in your resume with details of two non-related referees and your contact telephone numbers to the mail address aslcareers@artexrisk.com with the subject “Application for the post of Senior Executive – Insurance Accounting” in the subject of the email