To take responsibility for the timely and accurate processing with ownership of all aspects of the day-to-day accounting
Develop and maintain controls for the ledger processes ensuring consistency of approach
Take responsibility for the reconciliation, balancing, investigation and clearance of general ledger accounts ensuring robust financial control is maintained over all accounts.
Prepare and present analytical reviews of the Syndicate balance sheet and profit & loss accounts with commentary to differing stakeholders within the wider Finance function
Completion of Financial Statements.
Maintain control over all underwriting control accounts ensuring balances are tightly monitored
Be proactive in working across functions (operations, other finance departments & underwriting) in agreeing and resolving queries
Liaise with auditors providing transparent reconciliations schedules with appropriate supporting documentation
Liaise with other departments to ensure timely and accurate provision of underwriting/financial data for postings and reconciliation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excel functionality to an intermediate user level
Data analysis tools and techniques. Competencies
Consistently deliver high quality results, on time and within budget (where applicable)
Effective time management, ability to manage own workload appropriately
Effective communication / influencing skills across various parts of the organization
Builds and maintains strong and effective working relationships across the organization
Multi-task oriented and shows flexibility when working on several activities simultaneously
Self-motivation, strong work ethic
Good attention to detail / analytical skills
Strong knowledge retention
Ability to consistently be effective in meetings/manage meetings effectively
Act with integrity
Act with due skill, care and diligence
Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly