Syndicate Accountant

The Role

This role is responsible for assisting the Syndicate Finance team in the effective production and delivery of financial information.

Responsibilities will include:

Quarterly & Monthly Reporting:

• 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
• Lead the testing in various finance projects
• Working with Finance Systems, IT and Actuarial, developing consistent financial reporting infrastructure and aligning financial reporting processes
• Developing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, including leading the delivery of change
• Assist in the offshoring of syndicate activities, suggesting future improvements to the current model

Finance Team Development / Interaction:

• 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

Additional / Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Investigate and analyse issues that arise, and provide summaries and recommendations to the Syndicate Finance Manager
• Implement improvements to existing processes

Essential Skills & Experience

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