Oliver James is keen to speak with senior Financial Accountants on behalf of our client, a leading Loyd's of London General Insurer to appoint a Group Accountant on a six month fixed term contract position to support the business during a time of growth.
The Group function is a key part in delivering year end group financial statements for the firm and this position will work alongside the Head of Group and Statutory Reporting, Group Financial Controller along with other senior stakeholders within the business. The primary responsibilities are to support the quarter end close and year end process, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and production of the annual report.
The day to day responsibilities will focus in on but not be limited to the following;
- Supporting the year-end process of the annual financial statements of the business including intercompany elimination, production of the investment working and preparation & review of the Balance sheet reconciliation;
- Supporting the Group reporting deliverables on a quarterly basis;
- Preparation of the annual financial statements ensuring they are compliant with the accounting standards;
- Supporting Technical accounting activities such as monitoring IFRS 17 requirements and communicating closely with the IFRS 17 Finance Manager if any changes arise;
- Working closely and collaboratively with other Finance Teams, especially the IFRS 17 Team;
- Assisting to ensure that the completion/review of the financial control activities within the Group team;
- Communicating closely with the external auditor during the interim and annual reporting periods; and
- Any other Ad hoc tasks requested by the key stakeholder.
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes;
- Qualified general insurance accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- A good understanding of regulatory standards especially for insurance
- Experience liaising with auditors and third party consultancies
- External audit experience either as part of an an udit team or as part as a finance team
- Agile delivery / project delivery
If you would like to be considered for the position, click the apply button below. Alternatively, if you would like to find out more information regarding the role, please reach out on the following details; jack.callan@oliverjames.com | +35315719706
