Technical Accountant
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- London, London
- Salary
- £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Posted
- 18 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 25 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 1362225
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Key responsibilities:
* Responsible for the posting of all technical-related balances for the UK companies (excluding Lloyd's),
* Prepare the reconciliations for all technical balances to source through investigating and resolving any issues or differences and reflect these reconciliations in the 302 files accordingly;
* Prepare analysis and commentary on both quarterly and year-to-date movement compared to prior year and plan;
* Apply appropriate accounting principles for reporting US GAAP and UK GAAP;
* Reconcile intercompany technical balances and resolve any discrepancies with other group companies across Aspen Finance;
* Ensure continuous improvement of processes and further automation through use of tools made available by management;
* Prepare the numbers for the UK Board Packs;
* Prepare commentary on the allocation of technical expenses to Insurance and Reinsurance segments originating from UK Finance;
* Prepare the monthly technical information of the UK Companies (excluding Lloyd's) and resolve any queries from Group Finance, Segment Finance Teams, Tax team, Regulatory Reporting, and other relevant parties in a timely manner;
* Prepare the quarterly reporting packs to Group Finance;
* Respond to all internal and external audit technical queries to ensure that all their requirements are addressed in a timely manner;
* Assist and adhere to all relevant reporting timetables;
* Respond to adhoc reports and analysis, as required.
* Ensure all working files adhere to Aspen's End User Compliance framework;
* Ensure compliance of all S-Ox control procedures.
Education/experience:
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA newly qualified accountant with experience in a technical insurance reporting environment ;
* US GAAP and UK GAAP experience preferred;
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