Captive Accounting Manager

WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees in more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Unlock your potential at WTW.  

The Business

The WTW Global Captive Practice provides expertise in designing, forming, managing and providing strategic guidance to captives of all types in over 35 major captive domiciles. Willis Towers Watson is engaged with more than 700 captives worldwide, approximately 420 of which are under management with gross premiums in excess of $5.8 billion and total captive assets of nearly $33 billion. There are three principal aspects to our services for captives: Captive Consulting, Captive Management, and Actuarial Services. The Practice has over 200 dedicated employees, including CPAs, risk finance specialists, actuaries, captive management experts and strategic planning consultants.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Captive Accounting Manager with a focus on Accounting to join our Luxembourg-based captive management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to growth in an international risk and insurance environment as part of WTW.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for management of a portfolio of (re)insurance companies;
• Responsible for ensuring that client companies under management comply with the Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances regulations and filing requirements, together with Solvency II legislation and guidelines and Luxembourg Companies Act;
• Review and/or preparation of Management Accounts, and any other ad hoc reports and budgets, forecasts etc. in a format prescribed by our clients;
• Preparation of client companies’ year-end financial statements and liaising with external auditors;
• Cash management and reconciliation in accordance with instructions provided by the Board, including liaison with the company’s banks and investment managers and the production of appropriate reports;
• Overall responsibility for organising and attendance of client board meetings including preparation and presentation of material.

The Requirements

• Hold a diploma in accounting and/or finance (BA, Master, Business School) or a professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA etc.);
• At least 5-year relevant accounting experience in captive management or consulting in Luxembourg with good knowledge of international accounting standards and of Solvency II regime;
• Fluency in French (speaking and writing), and English language to a Professional level.;
• The successful candidate will be organised, a team player able to work to tight deadlines and have excellent oral/written communication skills.

What we offer

• An attractive salary package;
• A great work environment within a dynamic and talented team;
• The ability to develop your expertise, competencies and professional stature, while the company invests in the tools and opportunities that allow for continual development;
• Flexible and supportive working styles, like hybrid working. Ask your recruiter to learn more about the possibilities;
• A diverse, global work environment where we believe that diverse teams make better decisions, are more creative and are better at solving complex problems;
• A supportive workplace that celebrates differences, fosters an inclusive culture and operates with openness and honesty.

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Interested?

If you see yourself in the above and would like to be part of a dynamic and international setting, WTW is the right choice for you!  
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WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer