Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the processing of financial transactions for assigned legal entities and branches
• To compile the Financial Statements and Management Accounts on a quarterly basis for assigned branches and entities (prepared under IFRS/UK GAAP)
• To deliver Group Reporting requirements per the Group Accounting timetable
• To work with the Group Auditor in supporting the audit of assigned legal entities and branches
• To prepare the intragroup management recharges for relevant entities on a quarterly basis
• To prepare the pension scheme accounting and disclosures for relevant entities on a quarterly basis
• To work with other Finance UK teams to ensure accuracy and data quality across all entities
• To prepare Board Reports and fulfil other management reports as required
• To prepare audit files and co-ordinate completion with other Finance UK teams on a quarterly basis
• To assist in the preparation and readiness for the post-Brexit regulatory environment, specifically in setting up new financial reporting processes and controls as well as preparing for Solvency II regulatory reporting

Other Responsibilities:

• Continually monitor financial related reporting risks.
• Enhance controls to mitigate those financial related reporting risks.
• Educate and instruct staff at junior level.

 

Plus any additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected to be undertaken in accordance with the role.

 

Key Skills and Experience;

Essential

• Sound understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Knowledge of UK Corporation Tax/VAT.
• Knowledge of Solvency II
• Knowledge of a Group Reporting process
• Above average knowledge of MS Word, MS Power-point and MS Excel, including lookups, pivot tables etc.

Desirable

• London Market experience.
• Experience of working in a shared service environment and demonstrable high performance in a similar sized organisation.
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA etc)
• At least 3 years of post qualification experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Self motivated, reliable and confident Focussed on ‘owning the process’ and flexible Strongly client focussed Excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player