Expense Accountant Lead
The Expense Accountant Lead will serve as the point of contact for stakeholders, both internal and external, and collaborate with other coordinators within scope of expertise.
The lead will oversee compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and support audits. Contribute to process improvements, optimize accounting systems, and collaborate with geographical cross-functional teams. This includes the oversight of the knowledge transfer from Regional teams to the local team.
They will oversee the entire process from initiation to completion, including high-level quality assurance, organization, coordination, planning, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Leadership & Oversight
Mentor accounting staff, fostering technical excellence and industry-specific knowledge. And, provide solutions, stay updated through training and professional networks, share knowledge, enhance team expertise, document processes, and drive improvements.
Partner with purchasers, GCCB and regionals finance teamsto ensure alignment between accounting and business operations.
Make decisions at the appropriate level or escalate to managers when necessary, and keep managers informed.
Key Skills & Attributes
Deep understanding of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, especially for multi-entity and cross-border transactions.
Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.
Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.
As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.
SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.
At least 5 year's experience with accounting principles and methodologies
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Proven ability to manage and prioritize a demanding workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, while maintaining flexibility and assertiveness when needed.
Demonstrate experience collaborating in a multicultural environment with teams across diverse geographic locations
Proactive communicator with strong oral and written skills, complemented by effective influencing, negotiation, and motivational capabilities.
Advanced Excel Skills: Strong capabilities in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.,
Follows through on commitments and can be counted on to act with integrity.
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or accounting
Standard of Service Delivery
Support and work closely with other global and central accounting teams and actively participate in communities, working in an open and collaborative manner with all accounting professionals and other stakeholders.
Build strong expertise and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality of services delivered.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing efficiency and effectiveness within the accounts payable function.
Generate reports and provide analysis as needed to support management decision-making and financial reporting requirements.
Accounts payable
Ensure the process of invoice management, external and internal, is consistent and efficient from reception to payment (incl. check address, VAT and IBAN)
