External Reporting Manager (FTC) in London

Overview:

Why Tokio Marine HCC? Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

Job Purpose:

An exciting 12 month Fixed term position has become available to join the talented Tokio Marine HCC External Reporting team and contribute to the exceptional performance of our business. The External Reporting Manager will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial, statutory, and regulatory reporting for the Luxembourg insurance entity. This includes responsibility for external reporting cycles, monthly ledger review, CAA and Solvency II submissions, aged debt and FX analysis, audit coordination, and responding to ad-hoc regulatory requests. The role requires strong technical capability, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to support the business through a period of transition and increased reporting demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under Lux GAAP.
• Conduct detailed monthly ledger reviews, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate controls.
• Perform aged debt analysis and follow up on outstanding balances to support working capital efficiency.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings to the Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA), including quantitative and qualitative templates.
• Support ongoing Solvency II and regulatory reporting projects, contributing to enhancements in processes, controls, and data quality.
• Respond to ad-hoc regulatory queries, providing clear, accurate, and timely explanations and documentation.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments impacting reporting obligations.
• Work with wider TMHCC teams including Syndicate team, Finance Operations, FP&A, Tax, Group Risk and Actuarial in the delivery of regulatory returns, ensuring consistency across all information presented across the business.
• Streamline and automate finance processes, leveraging technology enablers.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit cycle.
• Coordinate audit requests, walkthroughs, and evidence delivery, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Support the resolution of audit findings and monitor progress on remediation actions.
• Support the business with financial insights, analysis, and recommendations.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.
• Develop strong relationships with managers from various departments across Finance and European Branches in order to obtain the appropriate information required.

Performance Objectives:

• Submit quarterly regulatory filings to CAA on time with minimal questions back.
• Respond to all CAA queries raised in a timely manner.
• Establish yourself as key audit contact and ensure all audit queries are responded to in a timely manner.

Skills and Experience Specification:

• Experience in financial reporting, audit, external reporting, or similar roles within insurance or financial services.
• Strong practical accounting skills.
• Experience with Luxembourg regulatory reporting (CAA) and/or Solvency II Pillar 3 reporting is an advantage.
• Experience of leading, managing and implementing change into finance functions including system changes.
• Experience with general ledger review, financial controls, and analytical review processes.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience of implementing and maintaining an effective controls framework.
• Attention to detail and strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally.
• General commercial and financial knowledge.
• Solution focused with a methodical approach to problem solving and decision making.
• In-depth understanding of the London Insurance Market.

Soft Skills:

• Professional approach and delivery of work product.
• Energy, enthusiasm, persistence and adaptability.
• Focus on timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance teams to achieve common goals.
• Drive and commitment to achieve individual, project and team objectives.
• Commitment to development of self and others.
• Comfortable with business change.

What We Offer:

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.