Technical Accountant

HFG are currently helping a leading insurer with their search for a Technical Accountant to join their Finance function.

This role will be suppoting International Technical Accounting Manager in all month end close duties including assisting with technical and cash queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile monthly underwriting reports to the data warehouse and book required entries to the general ledger. Investigate and resolve issues.
• Post required UK and US GAAP journals along with any other manual adjustments to ensure data integrity.
• Complete all assigned technical accounting balance sheets ensuring completion is in accordance with the Corporate Accounting Policy
• Complete key SOX and other control processes in line with deadlines and business requirements.
• Prepare analysis of movements/variances in the financial accounts
• Production and distribution of various reports to internal stakeholders

Key requirements

• Experience working within the finance deparment ideally within the insurance industry.
• Working towards an accouting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Audit firm experience is advantagous
• Previous experience dealing with SOX advantagous

For more information please send a CV or give me a ring on 0207337 8828 for a condidential chat.