Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity This role is responsible for driving accounting initiatives by managing assigned accounting functions, programs and processes, directing accounting transformation and acquisition activities critical to governance and overseeing the completion of assigned accounting projects while providing consistency, efficiency, and synergy. Primary Responsibilities * Analyze, research, and evaluate complex accounting issues, maintain documentation on unique transactions and respond to accounting inquiries within area of responsibility *Execute strategies for the completion of designated financial reports and accounting procedures, effectively research accounting policies and practices and support internal and external audit requests *Provide accounting guidance by supporting team member development, sharing knowledge and expertise, assisting with ad hoc requests and recommending process improvements *Serve as a technical expert and resource to staff, department and division by providing research and interpretation of complex accounting transactions and performing analysis to facilitate effective and accurate conclusions *Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures by identifying, developing and implementing process and system solutions, monitoring accounting procedures, analyzing results and providing recommendations on best practices Required Education * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience Required Experience * 5 years relevant experience Preferred Competencies/Skills * Maintain integrity and quality of repository data *Generate or adapt technology to serve user needs *Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems *Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal *Implement business-aligned databases in various formats *Efficiently and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure timely goal achievement *Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team involvement and management *Understand team dynamics and utilize the individual strengths of each member to achieve results *Multi-task and handle competing priorities *Communicate information in a clear, well-organized and professional manner *Maintain composure by responding calmly, quickly and decisively to the unpredictable or unexpected *Demonstrated ability to think critically Preferred Education Specifics * Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Preferred Experience * Finance and/or accounting background *technical experience with database design *increasing levels of responsibility Preferred Licenses/Certifications * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) *Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF) Preferred Knowledge * Advanced knowledge of products and concepts relating to the financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles *Advanced knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data *Advanced working knowledge of finance technology processes, procedures, solutions and best practices *Advanced working knowledge of technology to control and safeguard the collection, organization, structure, processing and delivery of data About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that'