Senior Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Description
The environment is currently being established by the IFRS 17 project team and this role will be a vital part of the project group, responsible for driving the future setup and integrating the new requirements into line function.
- Prepare draft IFRS 17 methodology documents for each of the development phases
- Deliver gap analysis and impact assessments to be reviewed and signed off by Steer Co
- Assist in the testing after each development phase
- Make sure all key assumptions are documented and agreed by Steer Co
- Implement IFRS 17 into BAU
- Assist in the knowledge transfer of IFRS 17
- Collaborate with multifunctional teams (Actuarial/IT)
- Liaise with external and internal auditors
- Work closely with Head office in Munich
- Critically appraise all processes and assumptions on an ongoing basis with a ‘continual improvement outlook’
- Proactively engage with the relevant stakeholders to improve where opportunity exists
- Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.
After successful project contribution, assume an important role in the line function, potentially with senior responsibility.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge/expertise of IFRS 17
- Strong technical background ideally from the Big 4 auditors with in depth knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting/reporting and professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Have experience in end-to-end finance processes, such as Finance operations, Planning, Forecasting, Financial close, intercompany process and Reporting
- Experience of managing and/or leading a range of accounting projects
- Energetic and naturally curious
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence and credibility at all levels
- Strong relationship management skills to influence stakeholders and senior management
- Analytical, critical thinker and problem solving attitude
- Ability to take ownership and actively looking for personal learning and development opportunities
- Highly organised, flexible and calm under pressure
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge/expertise of IFRS 17 • Strong technical background ideally from the Big 4 auditors with in depth knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting/reporting and professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA • Have experience in end-to-end finance processes, such as Finance operations, Planning, Forecasting, Financial close, intercompany process and Reporting • Experience of managing and/or leading a range of accounting projects • Energetic and naturally curious • Proven ability to communicate with confidence and credibility at all levels • Strong relationship management skills to influence stakeholders and senior management • Analytical, critical thinker and problem solving attitude • Ability to take ownership and actively looking for personal learning and development opportunities • Highly organised, flexible and calm under pressure