Interim Finance & Systems Accountant
- Recruiter
- Oliver James Associates Limited
- Location
- England, West Midlands
- Salary
- £400 - £600 per day
- Posted
- 30 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 06 Apr 2017
- Ref
- CRI15698
- Contact
- Charlotte Rigby
- Job Title
- ACCA
- Category
- Insurance
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Interim Systems & Finance Accountant required to join a Midlands based Life Insurance business. This position will form part of a larger finance systems programme and will be instrumental in delivery of key departmental objectives.
Duties will include;
- Monitor finance systems, performing source system data flow reconciliations, to ensure that data within finance systems is up-to-date and reliable
- Perform routine system management procedures, e.g. monthly ledger close and provide key MI around system performance
- Manage resolution of issues in a timely manner, working closely with IT, to ensure that finance system performance is maintained throughout key reporting periods
- Provide 1st line response to Finance users to resolve access and performance issues and address queries
- Maintain the integrity of the Oracle chart of accounts and FRM mapping tables, managing change in a controlled manner
- Provide finance systems support for acquisition activity, including management of source system feeds and ensuring that chart of accounts and mapping tables are fit for purpose
- Contribute to the strategic development of finance IT systems to help provide the department with the tools and applications required to deliver on its objectives
Skills & Experience required;
- Fully qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA
- Ability to effectively manage relationship with key stakeholders in IT
- 5+ years experience within a Finance Systems position
- Must have previous Life Insurance experience