Group Financial Internal Controls Accountant in London

We’re AND-E – one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we’re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We’re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level.

We are looking to recruit a qualified accountant with solid experience in SOX, SOX Lite, or internal/external audit, and a genuine passion for financial controls on a 9 months fixed term contract basis. The purpose of this role will be to provide support to the Group Financial Control Manager and the Group Financial Controller in the delivery and on-going management of the Group’s financial control framework, through the end-to-end management and delivery of the financial control monitoring review program.

This role will support the provision and maintenance of an enhanced control environment within the finance function whilst maintaining independence to the wider operating model, allowing impartial assessments that are proportionate and risk-based aligning to the Group’s overall risk appetite.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the design, planning and execution of the monitoring review programme.
• Evaluate review outcomes to assess control design and operating effectiveness, identify root causes, quantify associated risks and determine their potential impact on financial reporting, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Provide constructive challenge, influence and expert guidance to promote a culture of strong financial control and continuous improvement.
• Partner with control owners and finance stakeholders to agree appropriate remediation strategies and drive timely implementation of corrective actions ensuring underlying issues are addressed sustainably rather than through short-term workarounds.
• Prepare high-quality monitoring review reports, communicate key findings, risks, recommendations and management actions.
• Drive, monitor and challenge the progress of remediation actions through to completion, escalating issues where appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
• Act as a key point of contact for financial controls, promoting best practice and helping ensure the organisation maintains a robust and well-evidenced control environment capable of supporting internal and external assurance requirements.
• Construct process maps to illustrate existing and desired finance processes.
• Continuously maintain action trackers and dashboards for the Financial Control Framework.
• Assist with the creation of meeting and committee packs.
• Improve the design and on-going evolution of the monitoring framework.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Recognised professional accounting qualification: ACCA or equivalent or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 3 years SOX, SOX lite or internal or external audit experience.
• Demonstratable experience of substantive and control-based testing.
• Extensive experience in audit-style report writing, including the clear articulation of control weaknesses and recommended remediation actions.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in working in or with Group accounting functions based across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
• Insurance / Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential.

Behaviours:

• Passionate about the value and security of controls and how these lead to efficient and effective control functions across the business.
• Open and pragmatic approach to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail but an understanding of a risk-based approach.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organisation from senior management to assistant level professionals.
• Ability to communicate complex matters both orally and in written form.
• Ability to assess finance processes and identify key controls and control gaps.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical, data analysis and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills.
• Process mapping skills – Visio experience desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to your growth, providing the support to excel in your current role whilst offering opportunities to step into new challenges and drive your career forward. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else.

Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards.

Unmatched Work-Life Balance.

Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported.

Our community’s unwritten rule is to be as flexible as we can be. We understand life happens, and on We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues’ health, wealth, and lifestyle.

We offer:

• Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday.
• 10% Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Healix Private Medical Insurance Options.
• 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Health and Well-being Support: Including money back on health expenses (optician, dental, physio), free flu jab voucher, 24/7 virtual GP service, employee assistance programme, and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Financial and Lifestyle Benefits: Offers £250 towards driving lessons, interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme with discounts, Wagestream for financial flexibility, and pension advisory services for retirement planning.

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy—it’s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.