Senior Technical Accountant

About the role

While there is rarely a typical day, here's a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job: Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for MS Amlin Syndicate 2001 under IFRS17, in line with the agreed working day timetable. Prepare the IFRS 17 results for the syndicate, this will include preparation and review of journal entries, ensuring accurate accounting reconciliations and timely operation of key controls and appropriate balance sheet substantiation on a quarterly basis. Support the wider team in providing key IFRS17 disclosure forms to Head Office, including ensuring submissions are complete, accurate and consolidated results are appropriately substantiated. Perform analytical reviews to support explanations of movements within the financial accounts over the reporting period. Responsible for challenging the financial data inputs, integrity of information and examining the movements over accounts within assigned areas of responsibility. Strengthen and enhance systematic and automated controls, identifying and escalating key risks or upstream data deficiencies that could impact the integrity of the financial result. Engage with internal stakeholders, namely actuarial and FP&A, to obtain required inputs to support the IFRS17 result. Engage with external stakeholders being Head Office and external audit, this involves producing year-end audit schedules and responding to queries in a timely manner. Support finance transformation initiatives by engaging with the Syndicate Financial Manager and MS Amlin Controller, advising on the impact to reporting processes, and control frameworks. Participate in the user acceptance testing (UAT) relating to data quality improvements and system enhancements. Actively participate in training and professional development initiatives to support continuous learning and technical excellence. From time to time, perform other duties as assigned You're going to enjoy this job if you also: Have a problem-solving mind-set and keen eye for detail Are a motivated, dynamic individual looking to set high standards and deliver Can explain complex data in simple terms Embrace change and continuous improvement Enjoy a collaborative working environment