]]> http://www.artemisfinancial.co.uk/group-regulatory-and-reporting-manager-2/feed/ 0 http://www.artemisfinancial.co.uk/reporting-accountant-c-70000/ http://www.artemisfinancial.co.uk/reporting-accountant-c-70000/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:25:20 +0000 http://www.artemisfinancial.co.uk/?p=1939 This role has now been filled. For information regarding similar roles we are currently working on, please speak with one of our Consultants.

FP&A Manager required for an extremely successful, expanding London market insurance business. Responsible for monthly reporting, annual business plan (Syndicate Business Forecast) and to further develop business partnering for their Lloyds syndicate. 12 month contract.  Significant interaction with BU heads, underwriters, risk/actuarial, Operations, Lloyds and Group in the US.

• UK Planning Model (5 year PL, BS)
• Work with Active Underwriter, Risk Officer & FP&A staff in US to develop proprietary Group Corporate Planning Model software and implementation within the Lloyds operations
• Annual business plan, including production of Syndicate Business Forecast
• Monthly analysis of actual results against planned results and provide interpretation and analysis
• Provide actuarial reserving and capital teams with plan forecasts
• Responsibility for running the annual planning process including production of planning analysis packs, running planning away days, reviews of business plan forecasts
• Support the business with external competitor analyses and ad-hoc analysis/reporting as required
• Develop working relationships with the Business Unit leaders to ensure they are furnished with Syndicate performance data pertinent to their books of business, and work with them to develop financial reporting data that supports their business
• Develop business partner relations with Insurance Underwriting and Risk Teams, and the Group Planning Function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
• 5 years of finance, accounting and/or reporting experience, preferably in the London Insurance Market
• Lloyd’s experience (Syndicate / Managing Agency) especially Syndicate Business Forecast (SBF)
• Financial reporting and financial statement analysis, investment focus preferred
• Ability to understand, analyse and succinctly summarize financial results
• CPA/CFA/MBA a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with various levels of management via reports, memos, and verbal communications
• Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills
• Works effectively in a team environment and independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments and deadline driven
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Word. Access and SAP or other general ledger applications and database querying tools a plus

Successful City Based US Insurance Company requires a Qualified Accountant with Insurance experience to join their growing Finance team.

• Prepare the annual and quarterly Solvency II Pillar 3 returns.
• Assist in the preparation of reinsurance returns (combined with Pillar 3 reporting).
• Work as part of the team to meet all external reporting obligations.
• Work with the actuarial department over the Standard formula calculations for each entity.
• Have the ability to build on a data store working with IT to capture all Pillar 3 data requirements and aid reporting processes to become more efficient.
• Keep up to date with any changes in reporting requirements arising from regulatory or business expansion.
• Ensure ready for 2017 reporting, including annual Pillar 3 reporting.

 Candidates should be Qualified with Insurance experience and Solvency II.

Major City based Insurance Company requires a Qualified Accountant to be responsible for all accounting areas of Client’s live syndicates, including review of data input and liaising with underwriters and actuaries.

The role also prepares internal and external financial reports, including group company reporting and all Lloyd’s regulatory returns, and associated management information. The role is also responsible for the preparation of the analytical tools and reports to support the information produced.

• Accounting of insurance technical and non-technical transactions in the relevant ledgers of the Syndicates.
• All operational aspects of the production of ledgers, including the preparation of account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss items.
• Preparation of all outputs of syndicates, including QMA, QMB, QMC, SII, US Reporting, Canadian Reporting, FCA/PRA reporting, statutory accounts, Distribution files, taxation reporting amongst others.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for group companies, including corporate members.
• Production of analytical tools and analytical memos supporting individual reports.
• Interaction with underwriters, actuaries and treasury to develop the understanding of the figures.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors, ensuring that all the information required is produced and the audits are completed on time.
• Responsible for the development of process improvements and system enhancements, typically within a formal project framework, to ensure the efficient and accurate production of data.

Role requires a Qualified Accountant with exposure to the Lloyd’s Market as an accountant or Auditor.

Lloyd’s accounting experience, UK GAAP / US GAAP. Advance experience of using Excel.

Large City based Insurance Company require a Qualified Accountant to be responsible for the preparation of internal and external reports, including group company reporting, all Lloyd’s regulatory returns, associated management information and other project work.

The role will also include some aspects of Syndicate Accounting for live Syndicates, including reviewing data input, liaising with underwriters and actuaries for the production of management information and regulatory returns. The candidate will also prepare analytical tools and reports to support the information produced.

• Preparation of all outputs of syndicates, including QMA, QMB, QMC, SII, US Reporting, Canadian Reporting, FCA/PRA reporting, statutory accounts, amongst others.
• Carrying out necessary liaison with parties involved in the process, in particular within the Finance area.
• The accounting of insurance technical and non technical transactions in the relevant ledgers of the Syndicates, including the handling of all technical aspects affecting the syndicate ledgers.
• All operational aspects of the production of ledgers, including the preparation of account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss items.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for group companies, including corporate members.
• Production of analytical tools and analytical memos supporting each one of the reports produced.
• Assisting in planning and production of reports.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors at the highest level and ensuring that all the information required is produced and the audits are completed on time.

Candidates should be Qualified with Exposure to the Lloyd’s Market as an Accountant or Auditor.

Lloyd’s accounting and reporting, UK GAAP / US GAAP, Companies Act. Advanced experience of using Excel.

Large City Based Insurance Company requires a Qualified Accountant to lead their Financial reporting across the Group.

Managing a team you will be responsible for production and review of annual report, interim statement and statutory accounts for all entities (in both UK and US).

Implementation of improved financial reporting systems and processes. Involvement in group wide projects – such as Solvency II, IFRS II and business related projects (new products / acquisitions etc).

Ownership and delivery of the Financial reporting timetable.

Monitoring of core controls such as balance sheet reconciliations across the business. Maintain and develop group accounting policies.

Accurate and timely financial MI to senior management. Accurate and timely regulatory reporting to relevant authorities. Tax reporting.

Candidates should be Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Insurance knowledge required. Lloyd’s experience beneficial. Experienced in managing teams. Financial Reporting experience.

Successful London Market Insurance Company requires a Qualified Accountant to Manage the day to day operations of the Finance team. Including the management of staff, reporting activities and key controls within the department

Introducing process efficiencies and streamlining activities. Provide analytical insight on business performance to Board and senior management. Oversee the preparation of management accounts. Manage and review the quarterly and annual regulatory financial returns to Lloyd’s.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of various statutory and tax returns/filings

Embed the Solvency II pillar 3 reporting activities within the regulatory reporting cycles. Oversee the investments, banking, funding and cashflow positions. Contribute to the planning process for the business and department.

Candidates should be Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Experienced in GAAP Accounting and Lloyds Reporting.

Lloyd’s broker, experiencing a period of growth with new teams and distribution channels, are looking for a Financial Controller to take responsibility for all financial and structural directions of the Group.

This is a key appointment and the individual needs to be someone who can develop relationships with the senior management team, manage the day to day work flows, the timely and accurate production of accounting records for management, statutory and regulatory reporting within a small organisation.

The position will report directly to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors and will have specific responsibility for all internally and externally required financial reports and for the control environment over the underlying accounting processes.

This will ideally be someone who has had previous experience in either a similar position or a number two in a larger organisation and who is looking to move to take full responsibility.

As the Group continues to grow and move forward it is the intention that this position will lead to a Board (Finance Director) appointment.  Ideally a qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) with at least 10 years experience in an Broking / Insurance business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and report on all financial board materials including detailed financial analysis and reporting across the Group entities and to all internal and external parties.
• Manage the Group financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Responsibility for group consolidation and make recommendations on structural considerations to the Board of Directors.
• To develop and operate an effective control and reporting environment across the Group.
• Develop a robust expense allocation policy and procedure to operate across the Companies.

Key Skills:

• Good understanding of the business and ability to interact and experience of working with the management team and Board of Directors.
• Good understanding of financial controls and demonstrated ability to manage the close process and financial staff.
• Ability to lead effectively and work effectively both independently and with the management team.
• Experience of Lloyd’s broking accounting processes and operations and UK GAAP
• Strong project management skills and proven experience in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines in a changing environment.

Successful City based Insurance Company requires a Part Qualified Accountant for a Group Accounting role.

Working in a small team you will be assisting in Group Reporting to the US Parent, Regulatory Returns, Statutory Accounts, effective cash flow/cash projections and other ad hoc work.

This is a broad role that will offer you the opportunity to gain a full view of a Finance Function while completing your Qualification. Clear progression is also on offer.

Candidates should be studying towards an accounting qualification as well as having previous Insurance experience. US/UK GAAP.