Senior Financial Accountant

About us

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

The role

We are looking for:

• A qualified accountant with strong excel, financial control, analytical and problem-solving skills and a drive to improve processes
• Insurance accounting experience is essential
• An ambitious individual who readily takes ownership, proactively drives their career and will willingly support training of more junior team members

Key accountabilities

Regulatory Reporting (PRA)

• Produce the Solvency UK Balance Sheet (working with the actuaries on the reporting of technical provisions and reinsurance recoverables)
• Produce the ARTs (Solvency UK Balance Sheet plus investment breakdowns, reinsurance breakdowns, P&L, Plan, breakdown by distribution channel etc.)
• Levy reporting information (FSCS, Flood Re, ELTO, London Fire Brigade

Group Reporting

• Quarterly group reporting pack – production and commentary of an insurance P&L by Line of Business
• Year on year result analysis
• Reinsurance split analysis
• Quarterly Insurance Result Production
• Manual profit commission calculations
• Balance Sheet review
• Investigating/fixing any issues working alongside the Business Partnering team
• Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations (technical and intercompany)
• Quarterly financial controls (eg. pipeline review, negative reserve checks etc.)
• Investigate and fix any issues
• Own communication with the auditor.

General Balance Sheet Clear‑Up

• Review / reconcile historic balances for accuracy

Process Improvements

• Automate processes where possible
• Ensure process notes are up to date and easy to follow

Project Work

• Variety of projects ongoing in the business would welcome further support from finance, once the individual has mastered BAU

Skills & experience

• Insurance accounting
• Qualified Accountant
• Problem-solving
• Data Interrogation
• Experience from an audit background is desirable

Other

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global