Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer Greater Mumbai, India Area

Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth.

Your Role

Our Global Finance team is seeking to appoint a seasoned and well qualified Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our India office. This is a Key Management Person (KMP) role with responsibility for leading the local finance function and fulfilling applicable regulatory requirements. The role is internally aligned to the Finance Manager position.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the local Finance team which includes the Life/Health Client Accounting team

Financial management including providing financial insights in driving and supporting business strategy, sustainable growth and cash flow and capital efficiency management

Manage financial reporting and management reporting

Provide reliable and accurate financial information to both internal and external stakeholders

Manage and ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and tax reporting

Work with responsible person/s for investment management, including associated risk management and compliance

Oversee capital adequacy, solvency monitoring and capital planning

Liaison with Head Office Tax function and external tax agents and local tax authorities; and be familiar with tax developments in India and its implications to our business

Establish and maintain effective communication with external authorities

Provide effective and efficient management of office facilities and HR-related on-site/administrative support

Participate in regional and international initiatives and projects

Your Profile

Degree qualified and/or other recognized professional accounting qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA)

At least 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience in an insurance or reinsurance company

Working knowledge of local financial, regulatory and tax reporting requirements particularly relating to insurance/reinsurance industry

Experience in IFRS17 is an advantage

Working knowledge of SAP preferred

Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A strong leader and team player

We offer a

• highly professional and inclusive work environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and the unique talent of each employee
• flat management hierarchy and team-based environment that promote collaboration and free-flowing communication
• market competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive suite of employee benefits

Does this sound exciting?

If you want to shape your future with us, we look forward to receiving your application via the Apply Now link.

Contact

Human Resources

Our Address

General Reinsurance AG

India Branch

Units 105-108

B Wing Dynasty Business Park

Andheri Kurla Road

Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059 (India)