Financial & Regulatory Accountant in London

To assist in the delivery of accurate and timely financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with agreed standards and deadlines.
Specific Responsibilities Financial reporting:
• Documentation, reconciliation and analysis of LUK’s interfaces to the General Ledger for inward insurance business, profit commission and acquisition costs;
• Preparation of month UK management accounts & preparation of annual IFRS statutory accounts for at least one of the UK group of companies;
• Assist in the production of better and more standardised management information on a monthly basis;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, and other group entities, in order to obtain or provide information to resolve and settle queries as required;
• Keep up to date with regulatory reporting requirements and relevant accounting standards while developing industry knowledge; and
• Support group projects (e.g. implementation of new system changes or new reporting requirements) Regulatory reporting:
• Assist in the preparation of LUK’s annual & quarterly Solvency II reporting ( e.g. SFCR and associated QRTs); and
• Preparation of LUK’s non UK regulatory returns (e.g. NAIC, TRIA)
Regulatory reporting:
• Assist in the preparation of LUK’s annual & quarterly Solvency II reporting ( e.g. SFCR and associated QRTs); and
• Preparation of LUK’s non UK regulatory returns (e.g. NAIC, TRIA) Essential Skills & Requirements
• A professional accounting qualification (CA,CPA or ACCA); • Strong knowledge of how underwriting systems operate would be an advantage;
• Detailed knowledge and experience of IFRS for insurance and investment accounting;
• Experience in completing insurance regulatory returns would be an advantage;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skill;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Ability to work as part of a small team