Jobs at Pivotage Consulting

Job Description

• Define underwriting strategy and recommend business plans that will generate continued profitable business growth in current and future markets.
• Oversee and manage all underwriting
•  Translate the strategic goals into objectives, and plan for financial and human resources to achieve them.
•  Ensure effective leadership & management of underwriting people: pursuing active talent management, driving capability development and creating a high-performance culture.
•  Set framework for underwriting decisions e.g. Authority grants, referrals, technical reviews.
•  Provide assurance that the business adheres to underwriting governance/compliance principles and regulatory standards.
•  Oversee design & implementation of rating tools & methodology.
•  Analyse, evaluate and make underwriting decisions in line with underwriting guidelines and recommendations, coordinating with analysts and other underwriting staff.
•  Review and analyze new insurance applications for risk exposure and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
•  Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business.
•  Review contract wordings and act as signatory of insurance contracts and ensure alignment to UW guidelines.
•  As the accountable party, work with legal and compliance on policy wordings, marketing collaterals and other regulatory and compliance issues as and when required.
•  Establish appropriate internal underwriting procedures and criteria to control risk. - Delegate Authority and provide underwriting direction to all Underwriters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any related course.
• Minimum of 7 year experience in similar role
• CIIN certification.
• Must be able to develop long-term strategic underwriting goals, cycle management strategy & underwriting policy, and provide underwriting "leadership to the market.
• Must be able to drive proposition management and development within the Underwriting function.
• Must be able to manage the reinsurance market cycle
• Must be able to overcome LoB/unit thinking and build holistic / total balance sheet mindset to drive improved reinsurance decision making
• Develop understanding of new concepts (capital markets)
• Analyse, evaluate and make underwriting decisions in line with underwriting guidelines and recommendations, coordinating with analysts and other underwriting staff
• Establish appropriate internal underwriting procedures and criteria to control risk

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Job Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and budgets to support the organization's goals and objectives.
•  Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with the approved budget.
• Optimize cash flow by effectively managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
• Stay updated on market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the organization's financial position.
•  Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making processes.
•  Ensure or execute statutory and commercial accounting according to the legal requirements and IFRS guidelines.
•  Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
•  Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.
•  Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to inform financial decisions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, such as executives, investors, and suppliers.
•  Conduct financial analysis and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
•  Monitor and analyze key financial indicators, such as revenue, expenses, and cash flow, to identify potential risks or opportunities.
•  Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and optimize cash utilization.
•  Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including market fluctuations, interest rate risks, and credit risks.
•  Oversee day-to-day financial operations, i.e account payable and receivable, payroll, and transactions.
•  Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management
•  Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (local) financial and fiscal laws, theories and developments and financial contractual requirements
•  Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
•  Develop, plan, and implement innovative and cost-effective supply chain strategies.
•  Identify and develop financing opportunities in line with department targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a finance manager and developing financial reports and metrics
•  Experience in preparing financial statements according to IRFRS
• Taxation experience, i.e. preparing annual tax returns
•  Needs to be a certified Accountant (either ICAN, CIMA or ACCA membership)
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, experience with datasets, VBA, PowerQuery, Power Pivot or PowerBI