Accountant

Location

Pune | India

Job description

Cowbell is leading a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders' cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

Founded in 2019, Cowbell is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with employees across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India and is backed by 20 highly rated reinsurance partners.

In support of our rapid growth, we are actively looking for ambitious people, who are not afraid of hard-work and never shy away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist beyond the boundaries of possibilities. Join our team and be part of a growing institution where you can hone your skills and develop new ones in a fun, challenging and dynamic environment.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

What we do:

With a startup spirit and approximately 200 curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to launch a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders' cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

We are hiring for:

Cowbell is hiring an Accountant, International to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic financial organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and growth. You will be responsible for daily accounting tasks for AP/AR, maintaining financial records and reports, performing bank and account reconciliations, and assisting with period-end close processes for all our global operations in the U.S, India, Canada, and the U.K. You will play a crucial role in supporting the organization by ensuring the company's accounting operations run smoothly and will have the opportunity to expand and grow your role with the company working with the rest of the finance team in the U.S. and the operations team in India.

Job Location: Amar Tech Park, Cowbell Cyber, Balewadi, Pune 411045

Looking for immediate joiners. Onboarding can be as early as in March 2024. Candidates with India & US & UK Accounting need to apply.

What you will do:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update accounting records, including the general ledger. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Accounts Payable: Handle incoming bills and invoices and process corresponding payments.
• Application of payments: Work closely with U.S.-based team to apply incoming individual and bulk premium payments to the associated insurance policies
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements to verify accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Keep balance sheet accounts clean and up-to-date. Perform regular reconciliations for accuracy.
• Fixed Assets and Prepaid Schedules: Update and maintain the fixed assets register. Manage prepaid expenses and ensure proper accounting.
• Intercompany Transactions: Process financial transactions between Cowbell's Indian subsidiary and other entities within the organization. Ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Cash Flow Projections: Prepare cash flow forecasts based on historical data and future plans. Monitor liquidity and recommend actions as needed.
• Month-End and Year-End Closes: Lead closing processes, including accruals and adjustment journal entries. Conduct flux analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Stakeholder Communication : Independently engage with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial matters. Research and interpret data to address inquiries.
• Compliance and Tax Filings : Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and timely tax filings. Collaborate with tax professionals as needed.
• Process Improvement and Documentation: Continuously enhance financial processes and controls. Document procedures and best practices.
• Professional Development: Stay informed by participating in educational opportunities, reading industry publications, and networking. Engage with professional organizations to expand your knowledge base.

What Cowbell needs from you:

• Graduate Degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills are a MUST
• Detail-oriented is a MUST
• Flexible and open to change, innovation, and new information
• High level of organization and a willingness to problem-solve
• Sense of urgency and mission-driven and must know how to manage pressure.

What Cowbell brings to the table :

• Winner of Inc. Annual List of Best Workplaces
• Employee equity plan
• Comprehensive wellness program including flexible PTO, company-wide wellness days, wellness app subscriptions, lunch & learn, book club, get-togethers, communication stipends, happy hours and much more
• Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security, insurance accounting as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment
• Applicable for full-time permanent employees

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