Group Reporting Manager

Arthur; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading (re)insurance business as a Group Reporting Manager on a 12-month FTC. This role involves coordinating the group's financial consolidation and preparing external financial reports in compliance with IFRS. You will maintain reporting timetables, manage inter-office reporting, and support external audits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in preparing IFRS financial statements. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic team focused on driving improvements in reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post qualification experience in accounting.
• Experience in preparing IFRS financial statements for re/insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the group financial consolidation process.
• Prepare group consolidated financial statements and regulatory reports.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

IFRS Financial Statements Preparation

Analytical Review Skills

Inter-office Reporting

Multi-currency Environment Experience

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Tools

Great Plains

WDESK

Job description

Group Reporting Manager | 12-months FTC | £90,000-£95,000 | London/Hybrid (3 days P/Q)

Arthur Financial have partnered with a leading (re)insurance business to support with their search for a Group Reporting Manager who will report to and operate under the Head of Financial Reporting for the group. This person will co-ordinate the group financial consolidation process and prepare external financial reporting on an IFRS basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain quarterly group close timetables and year-end & half-end GAAP reporting timetables
• Manage inter-office reporting and consolidation process across the group
• Perform detailed analytical review of actuals against prior year and forecast
• Prepare group consolidated financial statements and note disclosures
• Prepare BMA regulatory reports
• Develop knowledge and understanding of WDESK reporting tool
• Maintain general ledger financial systems
• Support external auditors, ensuring timely & efficient completion of annual audits
• Support the Head of Finance Projects to develop increased efficiencies for group reporting processes and drive change & improvements

Skills & Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with 5 years post qualification experience
• Insurance / reinsurance industry experience
• Detailed knowledge of preparing IFRS financial statements for re/insurance entities
• Experience with Great Plains general ledger and WDESK (desirable)
• Experience in a multi-currency/jurisdiction environment