Manager Chief Accounting and Capital Office

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

The role of Manager, Chief Accounting and Capital Office is part of AXA XL’s Group Consolidation, Close and Reporting team. The successful candidate will manage the Ceded Reinsurance accounting including the preparation, review and delivery of AXA XL’s ceded results for inclusion in the AXA Group Annual Report, other public filings and analyst materials, as well as internal management reporting. The role will require an ability to navigate a complex organization and work effectively with multiple stakeholders across functions, including FP&A, Actuarial, Tax, Treasury, Finance Operations and others to ensure collective understanding of requirements cultivating and maintaining effective relationships across the Finance organization will be foundational to success. It also comes with critical responsibilities to ensure the timely and accurate adherence to AXA Group financial reporting requirements and execution of key internal controls commensurate with a being part of a large publicly traded company.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Manage the quarterly accounting close activities for ceded reinsurance from end-to-end. Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of AXA XL’s ceded reinsurance results.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on ceded reinsurance terms and conditions in contracts.
• Ensure technical booking is following accounting policy.
• Work closely with external auditors and internal financial controls teams to provide requested documentation, general ledger balances and assist in the review of the Company’s audited financial statements.
• Preparing Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet roll up to ensure accuracy
• Continuous analysis to ensure ledgers are up to date.
• To constantly promote and implement process improvements and efficiencies to the
• To ensure timely delivery of key presentations for the different reporting levels (Segment, Divisional and Group)

You will report to Delivery Lead – Chief Accounting and Capital Office.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• CA/CPA with relevant years of experience or other accounting designation with relevant years of experience. Big Four public accounting experience is a plus.
• Robust experience with ledger-based accounting/reporting/consolidation systems (e.g. HFM, SAP Consolidation/Magnitude).
• Excellent analytical and trouble-shooting skills and ability to analyse and manipulate huge volume of financial and operational data
• Effective analytical mindset, structured work approach and high levels of attention to detail.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines
• Ability to work resiliently in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Outstanding IT skills (MS Excel, MS Access, SQL).
• Person from (Re) Insurance Industry would be preferred

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.   At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.