Assistant Investment Accountant

Harrison Holgate; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is seeking an Assistant Investment Accountant for their team. Responsibilities include conducting investment reconciliations, assisting with reporting, and maintaining cash books. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, strong Excel skills, and at least 18 months of relevant experience. This permanent position offers opportunities to enhance your career in the insurance market.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in an investments/treasury related role.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investment reconciliations.
• Assist with month/quarter-end reporting.
• Prepare investment reports for committees.
• Assist in regulatory reporting for investments.
• Maintain cash and investments signatory mandates.
• Manage daily cash books.
• Respond to audit queries related to investments.
• Support cash flow efficiency.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with KYC requirements

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Job description

A market leader within the global insurance market is recruiting for an Assistant Investment Accountant to join their London-based team on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Department Manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Carrying out investment reconciliations
2. Assisting with the preparation of cash and investment schedules for month/quarter-end reporting
3. Assisting with the preparation of various underlying investment reports for committees
4. Assisting in regulatory reporting for investment-related matters
5. Maintaining the signatory mandates for cash and investments, as well as any ‘KYC’ requests
6. Maintaining daily multi-currency/multi-account cash books
7. Responding to audit queries related to investments
8. Providing support to ensure the company's cash flow allows it to operate efficiently

Suitable applicants will ideally be degree educated (in a relevant Finance / Accounting subject) and have at least 18 months of experience gained within an investments / treasury related role. Strong Excel skills are essential, and previous experience with KYC requirements would be particularly advantageous.

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