Financial Accountant in Sydney

This position is responsible for all financial accounting matters relating to the operation of our service company and includes close liaison with our Finance teams in Australia, Singapore, and London. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent university graduate with a relevant degree who is looking to undertake their professional exams or someone who is already in the process of taking exams.

Responsibilities will include:

· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal technical reports, such as monthly paid claims bordereau to London. 

· Prepare ledger entries relating to premiums, claims, expenses, accruals, and cash. 

· Prepare quarterly Tax BAS reporting to the ATO. 

· Process monthly employee and supplier payments through SAP Concur. 

· Assist the Finance team with the allocation of premium collections by handling queries, monitoring and expediting the collection of brokers’ outstanding balances, and preparing credit control reports with updates on collections for management review. 

· Build strong working relationships and processes to ensure smooth communication between our Australia, Singapore, and London offices. 

· Support Management with any ad hoc duties. 

Skills and experience:

· Knowledge or experience in various Direct and Facultative Insurance classes of business is advantageous. 

· Knowledge of Lloyd’s business and operations is advantageous. 

· Experience in accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations, and cash accounting is valuable. 

· Computer literacy is essential. 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. 

· Experience with SUN Accounting systems and SAP Concur is advantageous. 

About Canopius: 

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.