Accountant

A client of ours specialising in the Insurance sector is urgently seeking an Accountant to join their team:

Duties:

• Assisting with all finance and accounting operations in collaboration with the Outsourced Finance Managers
• Coordinating, obtaining and reconciling monthly data including statements of accounts from partnering intermediaries
• Coordinate the preparation of and distribution of timely monthly management accounts and reports
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of the reinsurance statements in accordance with the requirements of each applicable treaty
• Together with the Financial Controller, participate in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and report variances
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting deadlines and tax filings
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting including Quarterly Reporting Templates (QRTs) and National Specific Templates (NSTs) in a timely manner for Holding, Group, PCC, Core and cell entities
• Assisting in the interim and year-end audit procedures, the preparation of annual financial statements and liaising with the auditors as required
• Providing assistance in the preparation of reports for Board meetings and monthly management meetings as directed by the Financial Controller
• Assist with developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Continually support in the development of IT systems to better facilitate processes and maintain records
• Supporting the Financial Controller in any ad-hoc assignments as required
• Assist in the implementation of the new accounting standard, IFRS 17.

Skill-sets and Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Experience with insurance related IFRS requirements would be considered an asset
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processes
• Excellent presentation, communication and report writing skills
• Must be prepared to travel as and when necessary or as required by management
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the insurance industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Education & Experience

Applicants must either have a qualification in accounting or be at the final stages of achieving the ACCA or any other comparable recognised qualification

Job Reference: UP878