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Finance Systems Accountant (6-month FTC)

Pension Insurance Corporation plc

London

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Pension Insurance Corporation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the Finance Systems team. This role involves maintaining finance applications, ensuring timely reporting, and requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance and experience with relevant systems.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days' annual leave

Study support with qualifications

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of finance systems and processes.
Experience in finance reporting and Solvency II.
Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop Finance Systems used by PIC.
Ensure efficient operation of finance applications.
Solve problems and mitigate risks during reporting cycles.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

SmartView

Oracle FCCS

CCH Tagetik

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Talent Acquisition Manager - Specialist Hires and Projects at Pension Insurance Corporation

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

This role is key to maintaining and developing the suite of Finance Systems used by PIC. The role will be responsible for the efficient operation of PIC Finance applications, in particular FCCS which is used for Financial and Statutory Reporting and CCH Tagetik which is used for Solvency II reporting during quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
The role is part of a wider team that manages Finance Systems and reports through the Reporting and Financial Management function.
The role requires the ability to solve problems and mitigate risks as they arise to ensure both a high quality and a timely delivery are achieved.
Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of the Finance System Accountant within the Finance Systems Team:

Strong EPM (HFM or FCCS) finance systems knowledge of Process, Data and Metadata Structures and ability to develop and support reports using Smartview
Strong finance process understanding, at least in one of the following areas: General Ledger, Consolidation, Solvency II, Financial Reporting
Experience of maintenance and support of large-scale finance systems
Ability to work well on own and within a team environment
Customer focused mindset
Advanced knowledge of MS office products - in particular Excel
Experience of working with third party providers to ensure the systems are working as required
Experience of effective presentation of financial information to finance and non-finance staff
An understanding of financial controls and reflecting these through workflows and controls on financial systems
Extensive experience with improving (and implementing) new finance process and procedures
Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify innovative yet practical solutions to complex problems
Ability to prioritise competing demands and tasks

Role purpose

This role is key to maintaining and developing the suite of Finance Systems used by PIC. The role will be responsible for the efficient operation of PIC Finance applications, in particular FCCS which is used for Financial and Statutory Reporting and CCH Tagetik which is used for Solvency II reporting during quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
The role is part of a wider team that manages Finance Systems and reports through the Reporting and Financial Management function.
The role requires the ability to solve problems and mitigate risks as they arise to ensure both a high quality and a timely delivery are achieved.
Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of the Finance System Accountant within the Finance Systems Team:

Strong EPM (HFM or FCCS) finance systems knowledge of Process, Data and Metadata Structures and ability to develop and support reports using Smartview

Strong finance process understanding, at least in one of the following areas: General Ledger, Consolidation, Solvency II, Financial Reporting
Experience of maintenance and support of large-scale finance systems
Ability to work well on own and within a team environment
Customer focused mindset
Advanced knowledge of MS office products - in particular Excel
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience of working with third party providers to ensure the systems are working as required
Experience of effective presentation of financial information to finance and non-finance staff
An understanding of financial controls and reflecting these through workflows and controls on financial systems
Extensive experience with improving (and implementing) new finance process and procedures
Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify innovative yet practical solutions to complex problems
Ability to prioritise competing demands and tasks

Requirements

Knowledge

Good knowledge of the Insurance industry and the relevant reporting metrics such as IFRS and Solvency II.
Experience gained from other Finance System roles.
Understanding of life and pensions accounting
Extensive knowledge of each element of the Microsoft Office package

Experience

Life Insurance industry experience
Experience of Support and development of Oracle FCCS, Tagetik and Workiva
Experience of using the SmartView excel add-in
Knowledge of the regulatory reporting and the Solvency II regime.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support with qualifications, a generous pension scheme and much more.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
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