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Technical Accountant
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Overview 
Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders?   We are hiring a Technical Accountant in Toronto who will be responsible for the reinsurance and primary technical accounting business including booking and analyzing data for casualty, property, and other lines of business.  Detail-oriented professional with a passion for solving puzzles and uncovering discrepancies.  Adept at analytical thinking and problem-solving, 
Key Accountabilities Technical Accounting Tasks:
   Review policy documents, analyze data and investigate discrepancies in order to clear aged accounts receivables/payables.
   Review, reconcile and post clients' premiums, claims and commissions bordereaux for Managing General Agents, Brokers and Clients.
   Review and rebook technical items and claims for settlement within specified time frame.
   Responsible for setting up new and renewed treaties in technical accounting systems and quality assurance against contract wordings.
   Monitor department inbox and respond to clients (internal/external) queries.
   Monitor the plausibility of forecasts and update prognosis and estimates collectively with underwriters
   Reconcile balances to client reports and individual items for internal matching
   Post special reserves, contingent commissions and late adjustments
   Prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliation reports and other ad hoc reports
   Ensure any assigned system interfaces are reconciled and of high quality
General Tasks:
   Develop effective relationships with Underwriting and Claims personnel for continuous collaboration
   Collaborate and support all areas of Technical Accounting on an ongoing basis
   Ensure proper Records Management protocols are followed
   Prepare reports and analysis as needed
   Support both Internal and External audit requests
   Keep up to date with business developments to ensure processes are effective and efficient
   Document all material processes and risks within delegated area and review regularly
   Seek ways to continually improve local process effectiveness/efficiency

Your profile
Required Education
   University or College; General accounting courses or college diploma required
   Basic knowledge of (re)insurance 
   Ongoing upgrading of PC Skills and Accounting knowledge
Preferred Experience
   Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications
   2 years of accounting experience
   Working knowledge of SAP desired
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
   Aptitude for figures and strong analytical thinking
   Attention to detail and accuracy
   Proactive motivated self-starter
   Ability to work to set tight deadlines
   Quickly adapts to new challenges and situations
   Effectively work in a team environment and on an individual basis
   Proficiency in Excel
   Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
   (Re)Insurance accounting experience and understanding of contract wordings

In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following: 
   Exposure to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners are available.  
   A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension. 
   A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
   Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.

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Munich Re/Temple Insurance is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination.  Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

Our base salary range for this role is between $59,000 and $77,000 per year, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity.

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. 
We do not use AI in our recruitment process - applications are reviewed by our team to ensure a fair and personalized experience.