General
Job Title:
BIdac Accountant
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12 month contract
Division:
Finance
Key Relationships:
Finance team, Corporate Finance, Credit Control, Claims, Accounts Payable, Compliance, Auditors.
Job Summary:
To support the ROW Financial Controller in preparing financial reporting and maintaining the Books of Account for the BIdac ledgers.
Key Responsibilities
* Bookkeeping, bank entries and monthly journals using ledger system
* Preparation of key balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis
* Analytical review of period end insurance receivable and payable balances
* Identifying and advising of corrective action where appropriate, to include posting journals
* Development and maintenance of complex calculations which support the quarterly close of BIdac ledgers.
* Reviewing the work of other colleagues to ensure accuracy and completeness of journals and calculations
* Assisting in preparation of trial balances and statutory accounts
* Assist with various modernisation activities
* Liaise with Credit Control, Corporate Finance Team, Claims Team, AP Team, Compliance Team, Auditors and other Finance Teams as appropriate
* Support the resolution of external audit queries.
* Support ROW Finance Controller and BIDAC Finance Manager with Ad Hoc requests and projects as necessary
General
It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere Beazley's core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers.
We Also Expect Beazley Employees To
* Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct which incorporates the PRA and FCA Conduct.
* Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system.
* Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
* Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs.
* Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the People & Sustainability or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley's underwriting control standards, Beazley's claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management.
* Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
* University degree in finance/business/accounting preferred.
Skills And Abilities
* Accurate and analytical.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Intermediate/advanced Excel skills essential.
* Experience working with non-life insurance accounting preferred.
* Intermediate skills working with MS Office software, such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
* Must be able to work as part of a team.
* Proactive, self starter, seeks continuous improvement.
* Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise.
Knowledge And Experience
* Knowledge of non-life insurance company accounting is preferred.
Aptitude and Disposition
* Self motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
* Must demonstrate desire for continuous improvement
* Professional approach to successfully interact with senior management/ colleagues/ external suppliers
* Diplomatic
Competencies
* Team work
* Coaching ability
* Technical competence and expertise
* Accuracy
* Analytical thinking/information seeking
* Speed and quality
* Communication
* Energy
* Integrity
* Flexible