Syndicate Accountant

Canopius; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty lines insurer is seeking to support their Syndicate Finance team in London. The role focuses on managing the offshore Cashiering and CBS teams, contributing to financial information production, and fostering continuous improvement in processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, particularly in using Microsoft Excel. The company offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental cover

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the syndicate result and production of balance sheet.
• Manage relationship with Internal Broker for KPI levels on cash.
• Provide daily support for offshore Cashiering and CBS teams.
• Maintain operational responsibility for Treasury Management System.
• Assist in offshoring syndicate activities and identifying improvements.
• Collaborate with other Finance team areas for effective communication.
• Investigate issues, providing summaries to Syndicate Finance Manager.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good verbal and written communication

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the Syndicate Finance team in the effective production and delivery of financial information with particular focus on managing the day-to-day activities of the offshore Cashiering and CBS teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide flexible support for the delivery of the syndicate result & the production of the balance sheet
• Support the Syndicate Finance Manager in various monthly and quarterly accounting activities
• Manage the relationship with the Internal Broker and work with them to maintain appropriate KPI levels on unallocated cash and settled direct balances
• Provide daily support and review of the activities of the offshore Cashiering and CBS teams
• Maintain operational responsibility for the Finance aspects of the Treasury Management System, Kyriba.
• Develop and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Assist in the offshoring of syndicate activities, identifying future improvements to the current model
• Contribute new ideas for fresh analysis, improvement of process and for making better use of technology
• Work directly with other areas of the Finance team (Group Finance, Regulatory Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Capital, Tax) to ensure good communication and understanding between teams
• Work collaboratively with other teams in the resolutions of queries, problems and in the improvement of team functioning
• Investigate and analyse issues that arise, and provide summaries and recommendations to the Syndicate Finance Manager
• Implement improvements to existing processes

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical, modelling and mathematical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and focused on the delivery of high quality work

About Us

Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.