At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce high-quality financial reports and enhance finance processes using technology.
- Company: Join Hiscox, a forward-thinking company with a culture of excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with amazing people and enjoy a unique company culture.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in a dynamic environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong financial reporting knowledge and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox. We are looking for a Senior Group Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems. This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Hiscox Group Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. We take pride in what we do at Hiscox and our sights are always set on achieving the best. If you are the same, this role could be a good match.
You will focus on servicing the Group level financial reporting requirements and form close working relationships with the wider Finance team, as well as the Finance Directors and Controllers across the Hiscox business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and present high-quality Group consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS and Solvency II regulatory guidance.
- Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group consolidation reporting activities and the broader financial control framework.
- Proactively manage strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Streamline, automate and enhance finance processes, by leveraging technology enablers, personal experience, external insights and best practice.
- Champion and support Head of Group Financial Reporting in developing a continuous improvement culture utilising external insights and best practice.
- Actively support both Finance and Group-wide projects relevant to the role.
- Support and drive a culture of excellence across the wider Financial Control team.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience required:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).
- Good technical and financial reporting knowledge within the financial services sector (preferably the insurance sector).
- Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results.
- Hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of group consolidation principles and financial reporting systems (preferably Oracle).
- Strong control mindset and experience.
- Experience of delivering change and continuously improving.
Reporting Relationships/Interactions:
- Reports to the Head of Group Financial Reporting.
- Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the Finance Senior Leadership team, our Regulators and external Auditors.
Flexible working at Hiscox: Working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.
Location: London; York; Colchester
Type: Full time
Senior Group Financial Reporting employer: Hiscox AG
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