Interim Financial Controller

HFG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Market insurer is seeking an interim Financial Controller to support their Financial Accounting & Reporting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this high-profile role carries responsibility for statutory, regulatory, management and group reporting, while driving financial control, governance and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Responsibilities include assisting with the monthly close and reporting cycle, preparing and reviewing journal entries, producing

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA; ACA preferred.
• Insurance experience in London Market essential.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and Solvency UK.
• Experience with adding to a robust control environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly close and reporting cycle, including journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and commentary.
• Insurance and reinsurance accounting, including IFRS 17 reporting to Head Office.
• Support interim and year-end audits and provide documentation.
• Participate in finance transformation projects and system improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, Operations and IT to meet objectives.

Skills

Insurance accounting

Regulatory reporting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

A leading London Market insurer is seeking an interim Financial Controller to support their Financial Accounting & Reporting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-profile role with responsibility for statutory, regulatory, management and group reporting, while driving financial control, governance and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close and reporting cycle, including:
• Preparation and review of journal entries
• Production and review of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of monthly management accounts commentary, including analysis of key movements and variances
• Insurance and reinsurance accounting, including booking and review of underwriting transactions
• Data quality reviews:
• During the monthly close process
• In preparation for interim and year-end external audits
• Assistance with the interim and year-end audit process, including responding to audit queries and preparing supporting documentation
• Preparation of accounting returns and quarterly reporting to Head Office under IFRS 17
• Support Head Office reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis requests
• Participation in finance transformation projects, including process improvement, systems development, and implementation of new PAS.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Operations and IT to support reporting and transformation objectives

Qualification and experience

• Qualified ACA or ACCA (ACA preferred)
• Insurance experience (essential) London Market experience (desirable) Knowledge of UK GAAP and Solvency UK
• Experience with adding to a robust control environment