Interim Finance Accountant

Location
London
Salary
£300 - £450 per day
Posted
12 Jan 2017
Closes
19 Jan 2017
Ref
CALP55877
Contact
Cora Alexander
Job Title
Accountant
Category
Insurance
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

HFG is partnering with an award winning global insurer as they seek a Financial Accountant with Insurance background to work on an interim basis. With a  regulatory reporting background and a strong interest in developing your technical knowledge. 

Responsibilities:

- Maintain a robust framework of internal controls to ensure that the companies' accounting records are complete, accurate and reliable
- Define and provide monthly financial information, trend analysis, interpretation, analysis and support to    stakeholders
- Complete annual and quarterly IFRS group reporting schedules
- Complete annual and quarterly Solvency II returns and documentation
- Build effective working relationships across the wider finance and operational teams
- Implement improvements to production processes
- Ensure accounting policies for the business are in line and up to date with IFRS requirements
- Work to manage expense base and ensure project initiatives are accurately modelled
- Responsible for quarter end/month USGAAP 


Key requirements:

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualified accounting experience within Insurance (Life Insurance experience is desirable)
- Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements, particularly Solvency II
- Analytical skills in order to interpret financial results and provide commercial insight
- Strong communication skills in order to work with senior management and junior members
- Self-motivated in order to meet crucial and demanding deadlines

Please get in touch today if you are an immediately available Accountant with the skills listed above.