Deputy Financial Controller in City of London

Overview

Aspen Insurance, established in 2002, provides specialized global insurance and reinsurance for high-risk areas such as property, casualty, marine, cyber, energy, and professional lines. The company prioritizes underwriting profitability, capital efficiency, and customized solutions through its distinct Insurance and Reinsurance divisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the group financial reporting team in preparing AIHL consolidated financial statements, consolidation/elimination journals, supporting schedules, and SOMPO Head office reporting
• Develop supplementary reconciliations for group results, plus semi-annual earnings releases and quarterly financial supplements
• Handle internal/external slide presentations, annual report and accounts production, regulatory reports, quarterly reporting timetables, group close coordination, and audit-ready documentation maintenance
• Assist/lead in preparing presentations and supporting materials for external releases and corporate transactions, while maintaining all files for internal and external audit review
• Contribute to various ad-hoc projects, finance reporting integration, and system enhancements, including current/planned changes to existing systems and new core financial systems implementation
• Collaborate with regional controllers, finance systems, and other teams to cleanse ledger data; liaise with external auditors to independently resolve issues
• Produce reconciliations between actuarial and finance data for insurance losses

What You Bring

• Experience in the insurance sector, or Big 4 background with demonstrated insurance experience is essential
• Proven experience in financial reporting processes
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and consolidations
• Experience with finance systems, including change management or transformation projects
• Qualified accountant, such as ICAEW ACA or equivalent
• Attention to detail and strong problem solving skills

What’s Next

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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