Senior Accountant
Company: Riverstone Resources
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Purpose and Importance of
Position Performs various senior accounting duties which include
complex accounting functions. This role will have General Ledger
responsibilities, including reconciliation and analysis. Performs
reporting duties both internally and externally. A focus on loss
reporting and analysis, creation of reconciliation processes, and
ability to learn and keep up with changing accounting standards for
IFRS reporting as it relates to insurance accounting. Essential
Functions Performs various corporate accounting work for
RiverStone, including its subsidiaries. Provides timely preparation
and distribution of financial reporting and analysis. Prepares
standard monthly/quarterly general ledger entries and account
reconciliations and reclass entries as needed. Performs SOX
controls and documentation. Participates and assists with the audit
process. Monitors various loss programs and transactions to ensure
accuracy and completeness of monthly and quarterly financials and
supplemental reporting. Prepares quarterly and annual financial
statements and supplemental schedules for Fairfax reporting.
Prepares supplemental schedules for NAIC Annual Statement
reporting. Communicates with various stakeholders throughout team,
department, and organization. Establishes and maintains effective
working relationships, both internally and externally. An
established leader who will learn job functions and become an
additional resource for more junior members of the team. Assists in
creating new processes that are repeatable, efficient, and
effective for proper accounting and reporting in accordance with
changing accounting guidelines. Leads the ongoing application of
IFRS 17 accounting standards. Collaborates with the actuarial team
to align data with IFRS 17 requirements. Provides insight into IFRS
17 impacts on financial performance. Maintains a high degree of
confidentiality. Models and practices RiverStone’s values. Required
Skills Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting
systems. Problem solving skills and ability to manage/manipulate
large sets of data. Effective oral and written communication
skills. Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, STAT and GAAP).
Intermediate Excel skills. Able to work in a fast-paced,
deadline-oriented environment. Solid analytical ability and the
demonstrated ability to effectively perform within a team-oriented
environment. Detail and multitask oriented with strong mathematical
and organizational skills. Technical competence in data querying
languages such as SQL and ability to learn to execute basic level
data queries. Assist in the development of basic prototype data
reporting solutions. Assist in accounting research. Ability to work
independently and seek out new knowledge and skills. Customer
service oriented with the ability for developing long lasting
relationships with internal and external business partners.
Proactively identifies opportunities, challenges, or improvements
without waiting direction. Finds creative ways to overcome
obstacles and leverages available tools appropriately. Can identify
issues, analyze options, and implement solutions without heavy
reliance on others. Empowers self and teammates to continuously
improve RiverStone’s business processes/systems and develops and
escalates ideas and solutions. Consistently delivers superior
customer service to both internal and external business partners.
Demonstrates alignment with RiverStone’s Commitments Prioritizes
and organizes work in self-directed manner. Attains and maintains
knowledge of assigned department. Performs other duties as
required, including supporting and coordinating with other
department colleagues. Related Functions Participates in
companywide committees and/or initiatives. Participates in ad hoc
or management projects as assigned. Experience 2-5 years of
progressive accounting experience in the insurance industry, with
at least 2 years of public accounting experience. Experience with
IFRS 17 reporting a plus. Required Education Four-year college
degree in Accounting or related field required. Preferred Education
or Certification Masters in Accounting or CPA a plus. Travel
Minimal to none, based upon business needs.
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