MGA Financial Accountant (FTC)

Munich Re; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM) seeks a MGA Financial Accountant to be based in London, Manchester or Birkenhead (UK) on a 12-month FTC, reporting to the MGA Finance Manager. MRSGM aims to automate processes, standardise reporting, and leverage technology with input from a wide range of stakeholders.

The role involves month-end close for technical accounts, bordereau preparation, and quarterly audit file production, with opportunities to contribute to process automation and broader

Qualifications

• Technical background with previous technical accounting and/or credit control knowledge.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with certification helps.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the month-end financial close processes for the technical accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and quality assurance of bordereau.
• Quarterly audit file production, including coordination and referencing to supporting material.
• Improve and automate existing processes and then integrate them with current reporting processes.
• Work closely with the Account and Financial Reporting team in London.
• Participate in Finance MRSG wide projects (e.g. set-up of a new business stream).
• Support other areas of the team and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers/policyholders.

Skills

Technical accounting

English language

Excel

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptablestrategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

Please see our website for more information.

MGA Financial Accountant

We are currently looking for a MGA Financial Accountant to be based in London, Manchester or Birkenhead (UK) on a FTC-12 months contract, reporting into the MGA Finance Manager.

MRSGM have embarked on ambitious transformation plans. As part of that, MRSGM Finance are working to become an automated process led department, through process standardisation, application of new technology and leveraging digitisation and automation opportunities. This role will be actively involved in those transformation projects to deliver that ambition.

This role is well suited to an individual who enjoys preparing work to a high standard, whilst embracing the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders on high profile projects in an organisation that will support and invest in your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the month-end financial close processes for the technical accounts and bank reconciliations


• Preparation and quality assurance of bordereau.


• Quarterly audit file production, including coordination, ensuring all schedules are completed on time and referenced to supporting material.


• Improve and automate existing processes and then integrate them efficiently with the current reporting process


• Work closely with the Account and Financial Reporting team in London


• Participate in Finance MRSG wide projects (e.g. Set-up of a new business stream)


• Support other areas of the team where appropriate and with any other ad-hoc task as assigned.


• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Knowledge And Skills

• Technical background with previous technical accounting and/or credit control knowledge


• Fluent English is required. Spanish is considered a plus.


• Advanced knowledge of Excel ideally with a Microsoft Excel Certification


• Comfortable multi-tasking and working as part of a team


• Analytical, critical thinker with a problem solving attitude


• Good communication skills and confident speaking to technical and business stakeholders, energetic and curious.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow.

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

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