Corporate Accountant - FTC

American International Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Corporate Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a corporate accounting role, with a strong understanding of UK and US GAAP. The position entails preparing statutory documents, regulatory reporting, and intercompany reconciliations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program

Continuous learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry is preferable.
• Tax knowledge is not a prerequisite but desirable.
• Highly driven and ambitious self-starter with the willingness to embed change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete, accurate and timely corporate reporting.
• Support efficient accounting processes and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure timely tax submissions for UK and overseas.

Skills

5+ years working in a similar role

Qualified Accountant

Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP

Good analytical skills

Good communication skills

Good I.T. skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel

Good knowledge of financial process and controls

Good knowledge general ledger systems (e.g. SAP, Sun)

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Sun

Job description

Corporate Accountant

At Talbot and AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers manage risk. Join us as a Corporate Accountant to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Finance.

Talbot operates within the Lloyd’s Insurance Market through Syndicate 1183 and Syndicate 2019. With an expert team of highly skilled and experienced underwriters and a balanced, geographically diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry leading insurance specialist.

Talbot writes a diversified portfolio including Crisis Management, Energy, Financial Lines, Marine, Political Risk, Property and Terrorism. Drawing on our deep industry expertise, Talbot develops tailored insurance solutions that address clients’ evolving and often unique needs.

Syndicate 2019 provides Lloyd’s investors with access to AIG’s Private Client Select (PCS) portfolio. Part of AIG since 2018, Talbot is committed to working with brokers and clients to deliver industry leading solutions. It is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Singapore.

How you will create an impact

• Ensure complete, accurate and timely corporate reporting
  • Talbot consolidation and Group reporting to AIG in accordance to deadlines
  • Corporate entity reporting including commentary on key movements
  • UK and overseas statutory reporting, including dealing with audit queries
  • Prepare board papers to support the sign-off of the financial statements
  • Regulatory reporting to Lloyd’s (QF1 / AF1) and other UK or overseas regulators
  • Committee / Board packs for Corporate entities
• Ensure efficient and effective accounting processes and controls
  • Corporate accounting processes
  • Intercompany reconciliations for service level agreements
  • Balance sheet substantiation, including comprehensive reconciliations
  • Support interim and year‑end SOX requirements
  • Continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of underlying working files
  • Provide cover for broader Corporate team
• Support complete, accurate and timely tax submissions
  • Corporate tax returns for UK and overseas
  • Lloyd’s related submissions and returns
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of Singapore GST return
  • Provide tax certificates and other tax documents to the business
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely broker financial reviews
  • Support due diligence process
  • Assist Corporate Controller in enhancing processes, reporting and documentation
• Ensure documentation maintained for key processes and controls
• Keep up-to-date with changes in new financial reporting standards / disclosures and production of associated accounting judgement papers

What you’ll need to succeed

• 5+ years working in a similar role (insurance industry preferable)
• Qualified Accountant (5+ years preferable)
• Highly driven and ambitious self‑starter with the willingness to embed change, where necessary
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of financial process and controls
• Good communication skills
• Good I.T. skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
• Good knowledge general ledger systems (e.g. SAP / Sun)
• Tax knowledge is not a prerequisite but desirable to support Group with tax returns

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far‑reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever‑better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail].

Functional Area: TH - Other Talbot Underwriting Services Ltd (TS1)

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