At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the preparation and coordination of financial reporting for a global insurance group.
- Company: Join Chaucer, a top-tier insurance group at Lloyd's with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in finance, ACA/ACCA qualified, and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups. Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, to be closer to our clients across the world.
Working within the Finance department of Chaucer, the role will be responsible for the preparation, review and coordination of Chaucer Group internal and external reporting, associated management information and other project work. The candidate will also prepare analytical tools and reports to support the information produced and will play a key role in ensuring reporting is delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with Group reporting requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to operate autonomously, exercise sound professional judgement and build effective relationships across Finance and the wider business to support the delivery of Chaucer's reporting obligations.
Main Duties:
- Responsible for the production, review and coordination of Chaucer Group reporting to the parent company and other key stakeholders, ensuring reporting is delivered accurately, on time and in accordance with Group policies and reporting requirements.
- Monthly and quarterly consolidated management reporting, including related party transaction reporting, IFRS conversion process, conducting Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis reviews.
- Support the preparation and delivery of regulatory and external stakeholder reporting requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
- Own the planning, coordination and delivery of Group reporting cycles.
- Support the implementation of Group Accounting Policies and provide technical input on accounting and reporting matters.
- Production of legal entity management accounts to support Group financing and LOC covenants.
- Support the Group and legal entity audit process.
- Actively identify and deliver opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, governance and automation.
Our Requirements:
Relevant Experience:
- Essential: Experience working in a Big 4 or Top 10 audit and advisory firm.
- Experience preparing, reviewing or auditing consolidated accounts for a large group of companies.
- Desirable: Experience with Lloyd's of London syndicate accounting and reporting.
Technical Skills:
- Essential: Working knowledge of accounting consolidations, strong understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP and the Companies Act.
- Advanced Excel skills and the use of AI.
- Desirable: Exposure to insurance accounting standards.
Education & Qualifications:
- Essential: ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Typically 5+ years post-qualified experience.
Personal Skills:
- Able to deliver results under tight deadlines, showing flexibility when required.
- Emphasis on the quality and accuracy of outputs produced.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
Group Reporting Manager employer: Chaucer Group
Chaucer is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation and strategic thinking are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through mentorship and development opportunities within our Transport Logistics team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. With a commitment to maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers globally, we provide our employees with unique exposure to diverse markets and the chance to lead in a specialist insurance sector.
