Job Summary

Responsible for US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting and analysis, development, and maintenance of financial reporting controls.

Job Duties

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly, annual and periodic US GAAP and IFRS financial statements to AWAC parent (“Fairfax”).


• Research SEC regulations and developments in reporting requirements, evaluate peer company filings, and continually improve the company’s financial statements.


• Research FASB and IFRS developments and draft relevant accounting policy, including updating AWAC’s accounting policy manuals.


• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements related to the GAAP and IFRS financial statement process.


• Assist with updates to management on recent developments in financial reporting requirements, developments and trends in public reporting.


• Provide financial reports and analysis, as may be required.


• Maintain financial controls and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley; develop and maintain departmental controls and consistent procedures.


• Maintain consolidation process and reporting related to AWAC entities under US GAAP and IFRS.

• Accounting certification (CA, CMA or CPA).

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics or finance.


• 4-6 years’ experience in public reporting for insurance and/or reinsurance companies.


• General knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS; experience with preparing US GAAP and IFRS financial statements is highly preferred.


• Excellent proven communication, management and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated excellence in written communication.