Audit Senior - Insurance

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Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Audit Senior with a strong background in public accounting and specialized expertise in the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience auditing property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies and a solid understanding of U.S. accounting and auditing standards. This role involves managing audit engagements, performing detailed testing, and delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years in public accounting audit, with a focus on insurance clients.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for insurance clients, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and US GAAS.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of major transaction cycles for P&C insurance companies, including:

a) Premiums/underwriting b)Claims and claim adjustment expenses (including actuarial estimates) c)Reinsurance contracts/treaties d) Investments e) Policy acquisition costs

• Experience with Audit US-domiciled captive insurance companies (preferred).
• Apply knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (NAIC) in audit procedures (preferred).
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Communicate audit issues, findings, and recommendations clearly to engagement leadership.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and US GAAS (required).
• Familiarity with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Leadership and team management capabilities to guide junior staff.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• High level of professional integrity and accountability.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with relationship-building skills across teams and clients.

Industry Expertise:

• Experience auditing P&C insurance companies (required).
• Experience auditing captive insurance companies (preferred).

Location and way of working: **Location:**Bangalore **Shift Timing:**2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST (5-day work week)  Interview Tips: At S+H, we want you to feel confident and well-prepared as you explore opportunities with us. Take a moment to learn about our organization, the role you're applying for, and understand how your skills align with the role - its a great way to walk into your interview informed and ready.