Account Manager I

Marsh Risk is seeking candidates for the following position:

Account Manager I

What can you expect?

Join a growing team of 120+ people in the Halifax office This position will be supporting North American clients.

We will count on you to:

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing a portfolio of captive insurance companies in their day-to-day activities, including financial, treasury, insurance and corporate functions. These captive insurance companies are a  client's risk management tool and can provide a financial benefit to our clients.  We are engaged to provide financial insight, manage the day to day operations of the captive and provide guidance for future uses of the captive as part of the overall risk arena of the client's operations.   Our captive clients, in general, are high-profile, large multi-national corporations that rely on our expertise for accuracy, timeliness and support for their operations in their overall decision-making process.

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match

• Culture of internal mobility, collaboration, and valued partnership with HR from the business.

• Employee Resource Groups that provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.

• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), Full benefits package –- (medical, dental, vision, STI/LTI, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan or TFSA (tax-free savings account.)

• Benefits coverage starting Day 1

• Generous Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Entitled to 3 weeks of vacation and 1 floating holidays, time off to give back to your community, 10 sick days, and nine company holidays (with early dismissal).

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets

• Opportunity for advancement

What you need to have:

• CPA Designation or CPA enrolment is preferred, OR;

• 1-2 years equivalent relevant experience on preparation of financial statements, preparation of working paper files, and General Ledger

• Bachelors of Accounting, Business Administrator, or equivalent

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, confidence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients.

• Proficiency with Microsoft office products - MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.

• Skills  : Treasury, General Ledger (GL), Business Finance, Accounting, External Audit, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Project Management, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliations, Financial Management, Accounting System, Financial Controlling, Insurance Accounting, Insurance Terminology, Accounts payable and receivables, Microsoft office product knowledge