Our client, a leading insurer is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Specialist to join their esteemed team. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Financial Reporting Lead, ensuring the successful operation and production of IFRS-compliant reporting. You will also engage in testing system changes and contribute to modernisation projects across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- IFRS17 Reporting: Participate in the monthly IFRS17 reporting process, ensuring all inputs to the IFRS17 solution are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Business Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of business results and outputs from reporting systems, with a focus on quarterly group reporting.
- Audit Preparation: Prepare relevant documentation and guide auditors through the IFRS17 review process.
- System Enhancements: Collaborate on system enhancements, which includes documentation, testing, and rectification efforts.
- Audit Coordination: Manage IFRS17-related audit requests from various stakeholders effectively.
- Additional Reporting Duties: Undertake other non-IFRS17 reporting tasks as assigned.
- System Testing: Engage in comprehensive testing of any enhancements made to the reporting systems.
- Cross-Entity Collaboration: Support other entities with similar reporting initiatives following system enhancements.
Candidate Profile:
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Financial Reporting Standards concerning insurance contracts, particularly IFRS 17, with the ability to address related issues and implement solutions.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting and analysis, with a substantial background in IFRS17 projects within the life insurance sector.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail, resilience, and strong analytical capabilities.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing relationships with auditors and coordinating audit requests.
Qualifications:
- Professional Credentials: CA/CPA/ACCA.
- Educational Background: Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Why Join our client?
This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your professional skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will play a vital role in shaping financial reporting practices within the insurance industry while contributing to significant modernisation initiatives.
If you are ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
