Being Reinsurance Accounting Manager, I am responsible for managing reinsurance accounting operations, closing books of accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and managing the financial reporting of reinsurance transactions. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and optimizing Captive reinsurance accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Leading a team, focusing on objective setting, coaching, and development, Management Reporting, Key Performance Management, Attrition Management, Overtime Management, and Productivity Management
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Accenture (formerly AIG Analytics & Services Ltd)
04.2019 - Current
Managing the accounting and financial reporting for Captive reinsurance transactions
Ensure accurate recording of premiums, commissions, Fronting Fee and reserves through Journal Entry (SAP-EP1) and SMME (SRM based platform)
Managing Blackline Reconciliation for entire Reinsurance which includes monitoring, allocation and ensuring timely completion
Managing Funds Withheld and their accounting
Led project related to Sub-ledger balance clearance
Monitor Captive ceded premium payments using SAP-R3P and ensure comply with Key Performance Indicator
Work closely with Cash Application teams to ensure timely closure of open items in subledger (SAP-EP3) related to Captive business
Identification of open items using SAP FSCD and Webi Hana and their solutions
Reconcile reinsurance recoverable using SAP-EP3, with counterparties
Managing Schedule F reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
Ensure compliance with FAS 5 provisions
Preparing 10 K/10 Q reports to be compliant with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) using Workiva
Support regulatory audits and internal controls testing
Leading and mentoring a team of reinsurance accountants including Team Leads, providing guidance and professional development
Collaborating and presenting Captive Cession Dashboard with Risk Management Group to discuss challenges and potential solution with cession disbursement
Liaise with external auditors, Underwriters, and reinsurers to ensure smooth reporting and compliance
Key Performance Management
Overtime Management
Governance Dashboard
Attrition Management including hiring of new resource
Productivity Management of team
Team Leader - Reinsurance
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2015 - 04.2019
Supervised a team of 4 associates, focusing on performance management, training, and monthly close activities
Managed client interactions, resolving team-related issues, and ensuring accuracy in performance metrics
Ensure accurate and timely recording of reinsurance premiums, commissions, claims recoveries, and reserves using Oracle PeopleSoft ERP
Ensure timely completion of Reconciliation using Cadency
Validation of Treaty information using ProCede and processing Assumed Invoices using SAP-SHARP
Calculation of Profit Commission, Sliding Scale Commission and Reinstatement Premium
Involuntary Pool – Fair Plan calculation and booking in SAP-SHARP
Analyst
Accenture Operation
05.2012 - 06.2015
Supported US-based Reinsurance Group, handling assumed invoice processing and system reconciliations
Catastrophe adjustments
SPOT processing
System Interface reconciliations for Reinsurance Ceded Balance Payable, Reinsurance Ceded Balance Recoverable, Cash Reconciliation etc
Journal Entry Automation for Fac business –Implemented Python & Dot Net with the help of IT, saving 240 hours annually
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