Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Accountant

Brighton

Competitive

Purpose

This is a key role in the Bupa Global financial reporting team.  The successful applicant(s) will have responsibility for preparation of monthly financial results and will have accountability for presenting them to the Group Reporting Manager and functional Head.  There is a also a key requirement for the role(s) to ensure adherence to financial policies, further develop the existing financial reporting and to actively look for process improvements.  The successful applicant(s) will be expected to deputise for the Group Reporting Manager as and when required.  

Freedom of Action / Dimensions

•    Responsible for ensuring that monthly financial reporting is fully accurate with full supporting reconciliations
•    Responsible for ensuring that financial accounting and control policies are adhered to at all times

Accountabilities

•    Preparation of monthly management and statutory financial results; month end close process, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
•    Preparation of monthly actuals reporting for flash and full close for each of the Bupa Global regions, along with variance analysis and commentary
•    Develop financial reporting to meet changing business requirements
•    Monthly cashflow analysis and reporting
•    Ensure that all Bupa accounting and financial control policies are understood and applied within Bupa Global.  
•    Proactively working to improve the financial reporting processes and controls within the function and management of process documentation.
•    Where required, deal directly with internal/external auditors, and prepare required reporting/documentation to meet requirements.
•    Complete ad-hoc tasks as required.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience

 Essentials

•    “Big 4” Practice Trained

•    Strong financial reporting background, ideally with good understand of insurance accounting
•    Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
•    Excellent Excel skills
•    Highly numerate, with the ability to process financial data quickly and with a strong attention to detail
•    Track record of exceeding business objectives
•    Excellent communication skills, driven, high energy, with a team focus
•    Demonstrable problem solvency skills

Desirables

•    Experience working in insurance or financial services will be viewed favourably, however is not essential for candidates able to demonstrate sufficient understanding and transferability.

Additional Skills Required

•    Demonstrating ownership and accountability.
•    Adaptability and flexibility especially in a rapidly changing environment.
•    Ability to work effectively across finance teams