A FTSE listed Life Insurer is looking for an ambitious and motivated accountant to join the Group finance team based in London. Reporting to the Group Reporting & Consolidation Manager, you will be leading the preparation of the IFRS financial statements and Solvency II reporting for the Group. Additionally, you will be involved in the following:
Preparing analysis of and providing insight into the Group's externally reported financial results
Supporting the delivery of Group Finance projects in respect of corporate activity, including the integration of acquired businesses into the Group's financial reporting processes
Drafting of accounting position papers and input into papers for the Board Audit Committee
Partnering with divisions and other Group functions to ensure that Group reporting requirements are met, and to provide advice on financial and regulatory reporting issues
Coaching other members of the team, including review of outputs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with experience of working in (or auditing) life insurance companies. You will need a strong technical accounting knowledge, high level analytical skills and a good understanding of consolidations within the context of a large listed group. The ability to apply understanding of reporting standards under IFRS / Solvency II in a Group context is highly desirable.