Current Openings at Acumen Group

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial close for the entity
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and review technical and financial accounting entries
• Ensure reinsurance payables and receivables are well maintained
• Provide group management with financial analysis
• Collaborate with actuaries and finance teams
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience as a CA, CPA, or ACCA
• Big 4 insurance audit and reinsurance industry experience
• Proven experience in the preparation of statutory disclosures
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications and industry-standard accounting software
   

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Duties: 

• Implement a costing system with value-adding reports and recommendations
• Review and closure of jobs, investigating variances and driving corrective actions
• Review and update of BOM’s as required
• Review and monitor labour and overhead allocations to products
• Review and monitor labour and overhead rates used for recovery
• Review and update standard cost for raw materials in the accounting system to ensure inventory valuation is accurate including landed cost calculations for imported raw materials
• Analyse material usage and waste and drive corrective actions
• Review inventory count results for approval
• Review the accuracy of inventory-related transactions and assist with queries
• Ensure strong inventory controls are in place to safeguard inventory and drive accuracy
• Perform product and customer costings
• Compile costing information and perform ad-hoc costings as required
• Analyse margin and costs and identify where improvements can be made to profitability
• Building and maintaining reports to assist product mix decision-making
• Performing financial modelling to inform decision-making for strategic objectives
• Preparing information and reports for business presentations
• Assist with compiling annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Providing systems support to users and maintaining master data
• Identify and drive system improvements and assist with special projects
• Prepare SOP documentation and provide training to staff on systems implemented

Qualifications and Experience: 

• CIMA
• At least 1-3 years of experience in a financial or cost accounting role
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment subject to constant change
• Team Player and the ability to drive projects and implementations within a team
• Proficiency in accounting software (Syspro)
• Experience in implementing a costing “system”
   

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Key Requirements:

• Experience in Insurance Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting, or Reporting: We are looking for professionals who have a strong background in these areas to ensure they can hit the ground running.
• Remote Roles: Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere while contributing to significant projects.
• Contract Duration: Contracts range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both short-term and long-term opportunities.
• International Exposure: This is a unique chance to gain international insurance experience and work on world-leading projects, enhancing your professional growth and career prospects.
• If you are looking to advance your career and work on exciting international projects, apply now!