About us
Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.
We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.
Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.
The role
The Finance systems support team provides support to finance across the finance systems suite. Aspen requires a part-time resource (6-month contract) for a Finance Systems Support Assistant role, the role will provide administrative systems support. This role will report to the Finance Systems Support Manager. The role will be working closely alongside the finance systems support team and finance stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
- Monitor and assign Financial Systems Service Now (SNOW) tickets.
- Obtain finance approval for Coda Element requests
- Obtain finance approval for Master Data Services (MDS) requests
- Process MDS requests using an MDS Excel template
- Process weekly vendor upload requests
- Review/Update MDS RACI Matrix
- Continually review and update procedures and support documentation
- Provide Support on other finance systems as required
Additional duties:
- To act in accordance with Aspen values
- Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training.
- Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Aspen Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- To operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives
- Liaise with relevant Aspen Group teams to establish, support and maintain business relationships and organisational effectiveness
Skills & experience
- 3 + years’ experience supporting financial systems
- Good governance and controls experience
- Experience using Service Now or an alternative tool
- Master Data Services experience is preferred
- Experience using CODA or an alternative GL is preferred
- Ability to work effectively with both Finance and IT staff
- A desire to learn and support other financial applications
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communications
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships,
- Attention to detail
- An understanding of Finance data, systems, and processes,
- Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
Other
We're committed to making Aspen a great place to work, where you're rewarded and recognised for your efforts. As well as your pay and discretionary performance related bonus, you'll also enjoy a huge range of benefits. There are plenty of options available with our exciting benefits package, designed for your health, your family and to help ensure that you enjoy the most from your lifestyle.
Finance Systems Support Assistant (Part Time) in London employer: Aspen Insurance
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