Job Description

• Leading the timely and accurate month end close process for businesses through working closely with the UK & US Controllership business partners. This will include the review of revenue recognition in relation to complex transactions, incentives and related accounting treatment as well as balance sheet reconciliations;
• Coordination with the US as part of the quarterly close process as and when required;
• Support the development of other team members through task management, ongoing feedback, and documentation of performance management;
• Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly statutory extended trial balance under IFRS developed from the processing of statutory journals which are reconciled on a quarterly basis. This will include the monthly submissions received from the corporate accounting team in respect of share based payment accounting and owning the statutory financial statement process end to end until delivery of the financial statements to the Board for approval and signing;
• Work with the financial control team to identify new and support the resolution of current control process weakness impacting management and statutory reporting in order to protect shareholder value;
• Responsibility for the review of the quarterly statutory forecasting and analysis of profit before tax, net asset valuation and cash flows for the entities above;

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• University degree preferred;
• Qualified accountant, ACA preferred;
• Experience in accounting/reporting function;
• Insurance industry experience preferred;
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS;
• Experience with financial systems preferred;
• Ability to demonstrate good verbal, organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Experience of working independently on project based tasks and delivering required results in a timely manner.