Senior Accountant - Ceded

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance. Our team shares a passion for providing exceptional service, innovation, creativity and a strong belief in the entrepreneurial culture which is a cornerstone of our competitive advantage.

RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 30 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.

Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking. The Senior Accountant – Ceded is responsible for supporting the financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for the company as appropriate within the Finance team. This role participates in/leads projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting requirements in an increasingly complex environment, including leading smaller projects or certain work streams within larger projects.

The Senior Accountant – Ceded has close interaction across multiple areas of the business and works with the wider Finance Team to add value across relevant teams.

Responsibilities include:

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting, both for internal and external purposes in accordance with required GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Work with relevant partners to ensure accuracy of transactions and financial disclosure.
• Support the continued enhancement and ongoing development of multiple financial systems ensuring that all Finance needs are met.
• Preparation of technical accounting memos observing US GAAP and providing support in the preparation of more technically challenging accounting memos.
• Assist with completing aspects of the monthly close, including financial reporting, in compliance with US, or other relevant GAAP, or other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and/or review detailed analysis and monthly/quarterly reconciliations, including reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Ensure appropriate SOX 404 processes exist and are followed for preparation and submission of financial data.
• Communicate with our auditors.

Financial Performance and Analysis

• Support the FP&A team with the preparation of budgets and other financial plans for management information, corporate entities, and third parties.
• Provide ongoing and/or ad hoc data analysis to various stakeholders, as required. Strategic Projects
• Participate in miscellaneous project work and provide general assistance to the Finance Department and other teams.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the CAO, Global Corporate Controller and business unit leads, as required.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• A bachelors or university degree preferred, or comparable relevant experience.
• A professional accounting designation required (e.g., CA, ACA, CPA).
• At least 2 to 5 years relevant prior experience (Ideally Big Four audit experience, preferably within the relevant functional area (e.g., insurance).
• Fully proficient, has in-depth knowledge, works independently on moderate to high complex matters.
• Utilises solid technical competence to achieve exemplary results and to manage and resolve issues.
• Proactively identifies resources, actions and timelines needed to achieve objectives.
• Shares resources appropriately and balances the needs of the total department with individual goals and priorities.
• Conveys points of view/positions in a way that influences opinions and demonstrates flexibility in adapting personal style to different individuals.
• Proactively shares relevant information to keep others in the loop on important issues, updates, priorities, new developments and results.
•  Makes improvements of processes, systems, products or solutions to enhance performance of the department or job area.
•  Responds to and troubleshoots moderate to highly complex inquiries/issues, both internally and externally.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, and other relevant GAAP as applicable.
• Experience with public companies and SOX 404 is advantageous.
•  Strong working knowledge of general ledger and reinsurance accounting systems is preferred.

This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach.

Written applications with Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via our Careers Portal at http://opportunities.renre.com/.

Closing date for applications: October 7, 2026

No agencies please.

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