Job Description

The Position:

The Senior Accountant assists the team in performing monthly accounting close functions through applying accounting policies, and presents financial results to senior management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in the GAAP and STAT financial close (compile data for P&L calculations, assist in the Balance Sheet rollforward and maintenance, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation, review and submission of external regulatory & internal management & ‘Group’ reports
• Reconcile general ledger to financial reporting database
• Provides assistance, to the completion of Lloyd’s reporting – QMA, QMB, QF1, GQD and statutory accounts.
• Provides assistance, to the completion of Solvency II reporting – QSR, ASR, SFCR,RSR reporting for S2012 & AIUK.
• Assist the automation of the regulatory reporting processes.
• Any other duties as required

Required Skills/Experience:

Technical Skills

Proficiency Level

Required (R) /Optional (O)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial Systems
Accounting Experience

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fields and CPA or Chartered Accountant (or requirements for certification met) plus 2-4 years related experience.
• Experience in internal and external financial reporting.
• Experience in Lloyd’s & other UK regulatory reporting for specialty insurance, preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and apply low to mid complex financial reporting practices and procedures, and suggest internal controls.
• Working knowledge of month-end close process and account analysis.
• Experience with general ledger applications and relevant Financial Systems (e.g. Great Plains, TM1).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities