Job Description

Working in a dynamic environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to key stakeholders across business. Furthermore, as a senior member of Financial Accounting & Control Team (FA&C) this role will provide professional support in the delivery of the following;

• Ensuring the accuracy, timelines and completeness of the accounting ledgers for company, controls and processes;
• Implementation of changes required for compliance with IFRS17 for Group reporting;
• Implementation of any changes that may be required for compliance with local statutory reporting requirements;
• Supporting the team and the Head of FA&C in delivering business support, internal reporting and other ad hoc requests with insightful analysis

We’d like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate an ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues from across the business and who would enjoy undertaking a variety of BAU, project and business support tasks, providing support and taking a ‘hands-on’ approach when needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This role would suit a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with appropriate PQE , excellent interpersonal and communication skills, accounting experience in the insurance industry and a demonstrable track record of technical accounting expertise

• In-depth knowledge of insurance accounting IFRS4 and IFRS17 and applicable accounting standards (IAS / IFRS);
• Extensive insurance industry and insurance accounting knowledge;
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues from a variety of disciplines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentational skills; 
• Excellent systems interrogation and MS Excel skills
• A background of embedding and reviewing financial controls; and
• A good understanding of both internal and external audit practices to facilitate efficient accounts and process reviews.