The Financial Accountant will play a key role in the preparation, examination, and oversight of financial reporting activities.
This position contributes to monthly group reporting, regulatory submissions, and statutory financial reporting obligations.
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, the role provides significant exposure across the organisation and involves close collaboration with multiple departments as well as senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities Assist with the technical accounting processes and reconciliation of financial data from multiple operational systems into the finance reporting platform (SAP), including general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
Review and evaluate the movement and integration of financial data across internal systems.
Produce monthly management accounts and deliver detailed variance and trend analysis.
Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management.
Draft and compile statutory financial statements in line with relevant reporting standards.
Coordinate statutory and internal audit processes, including engagement with external auditors.
Monitor and review the organisations investment portfolio and ensure accurate month-end closing procedures.
Provide support during budgeting and financial planning cycles.
Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies.
Participate in ad-hoc finance initiatives and projects aimed at improving financial operations.
Skills & Experience Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
Strong technical accounting expertise, with IFRS17 experience considered beneficial.
Experience of working in insurance or financial services required Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Comfortable working with large and complex data sets.
Knowledge of Solvency II reporting frameworks would be advantageous.
Core Skills Strong analytical capability with excellent problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to collaborate across departments and levels of the organisation.
Ability to work effectively within strict financial reporting deadlines.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Skills: Accountant aca acca financial services Insurance Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Pension Fund Hybrid