Manager Accounting

Kevin M. Dougan Telephone: 516-***-****

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Stewart Manor, NY 11530 Email:

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Profile

Over 25 years of experience in the Insurance/Reinsurance Industry as an

accounting professional. Specialization in STAT, GAAP reporting, and

Credit Risk. A diverse and comprehensive knowledge of financial systems

development, implementation, and staff development. Strong financial

analytical skills on both a domestic and international level.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HCc Credit Group, New York, NY

Senior Accountant 2010 - 2014

. Responsible for the monthly close for the credit line of business.

Prepared monthly financial statements, journal entries, and

reconciliations to the general ledger.

. Identified income statement and balance sheet variances on a monthly

and quarterly basis utilizing IBM Cognos reports.

. Consolidated figures and prepared Executive Summary Report for the

Board of Directors in word format as well as interpret and document

profit and loss differences versus budget to CFO.

. Collaborated monthly with Claims Attorney and the President regarding

claim activity updates.

. Calculated estimated IBNR and maintained the Loss Reserve Summary for

all five credit entities.

. Worked with IT implementing and testing Peoplesoft Financial system.

. Responsible for the quarterly quota share treaty activity statement to

our reinsurance broker, Tiger Risk, and monitored the accuracy of

reinstatement premium calculations from our London office.

qbe americas, New York, NY

Program Accounting Manager 2006 - 2009

. Prepared profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and financial

statement analysis for programs managed. Responsible for financial close

process, accurate processing of all journal entries, bank

reconciliations, wire transfer and intercompany cash settlements.

. Reviewed financial analysis of operating results, variation analysis, and

loss development reports. Ensured timely receipt of funds and accurate

reporting from the MGA and third party administrators.

. Preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and

supporting schedules including Schedule F, Schedule P, Schedule T, State

Pages, and Insurance Expense exhibits.

. Managed, assisted and trained staff in general ledger account analysis

and subsidiary ledger reconciliation.

Trenwick america, Stamford, CT 2004 - 2006

Reinsurance Accounting Manager

. Managed a team of 8 people, conducted semi-annual performance reviews,

and facilitated training and development plans.

. Reduced backlog from 1,100 to 300 accounts per month. Recalculated

retrospectively rated treaties with high-loss ratios resulting in

additional collected premium of $7.8 million.

. Prepared monthly fluctuation analysis for Senior Management reporting

results and corrective recommendations.

. Responsible for Annual Statement assumed Sch F, Sch P, and Special

Workers Comp Sch P for California, Arizona and Oregon.

. Completed desktop audits for AIG and Gulf Inc., resulting in substantial

savings due to accounting errors by broker in Trenwick's favor.

Partner re, Greenwich, CT 2000 - 2004

Senior Reinsurance Analyst

. Responsible for Annual Statement Sch F assumed and Sch P.

. Group Functional Leader and Trainer for Reinsurance Accounting SICS/NT.

. Prepared premium estimates and sliding scale accruals for quarter close.

. Worked closely with Actuaries allocating losses by accident year.

. Handled problem accounts requiring extensive reconciliation or

collection.

Swiss Re, Armonk, NY 1991 - 2000

Treaty Supervisor

. Supervisor of Midwest Unit, the largest US profit center.

. Created regional accounts receivable report which resulted in cutting

reconciliation time in half.

. Responsible for NAIC Sch P, Consolidated Sch P and Ceded Sch F.

. Developed and maintained Catastrophe Report.

. Served on the Joint Application Design Committee to develop a new

accounting workstation.

SKILLS

Expertise in Microsoft Office programs including advanced Excel (pivot

tables, vlookups, if statements, macros, etc.). Extensive knowledge of

PeopleSoft and SICS/NT accounting systems. Cognos Reporting, Business

Objects, SQL, Freedom software for Annual Statement.

EDUCATION

Kean College, Union NJ

Achievements

United States Air Force

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