Senior Accountant (IFRS 17)
We’re searching for an accomplished finance professional to join our team. Are you a born problem solver, numbers guru, and multitasker? If so, we want to hear from you.
This position will require performing a broad range of tasks in a dynamic, hyper-growth startup environment. Based in our London office, you’ll act as a key contributor to the European IFRS 17 reporting and month-end process. You’ll also play a major role in daily financial operations to help us scale, gaining unique exposure to all aspects of financial reporting within this highly regulated industry.
You will improve processes, enhance system implementation, and perform data quality assurance checks. You’ll own an array of reporting projects and responsibilities and will assume a lead role in strengthening the company’s reporting compliance and upholding the highest professional standards.
What you’ll need
- Hands-on experience in financial reporting and insurance reporting for regulated insurers (non-life insurance)
- Direct experience with implementing the IFRS17 accounting standard
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
- Experience with accounting system implementation and configuration
- Accounting Qualification with 5+ years experience
- Knowledge of SQL is preferred;
- A+ written and verbal communication skills; English fluency is a must
- Experience coordinating with external parties, including auditors, consultants, and regulators
- Well-versed in month-end closing processes and accounting standards
- Strong understanding of IFRS and financial statements
- Project management skills and a knack for juggling multiple responsibilities and deadlines
What you’ll do
- Accurately prepare and record journal entries as part of our month-end close process
- Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, documentation and implement best practices
- Support business growth in new markets and products
- Assist in data quality assessment and data improvement
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Accounting/Auditing -
Industries
Insurance
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