Assistant Reporting Accountant - ESG in City of London

We are looking for an Assistant Reporting Accountant to join our London team on a full-time basis with hybrid working. You will assist in the financial and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to Munich Re Group and ensure that they are delivered on time and to the desired quality level. You will also prepare financial reporting data to satisfy various regulatory returns and management information requirements for assigned legal entities. The assistant reporting accountant also has a responsibility to maintain an effective control environment with appropriate quality.

Responsibilities

• Group Reporting - Quarterly reporting of actuals, forecasts and plans for companies within the UK group to the ultimate parent company, Munich Re.
• Audit Files - Ensure quarterly audit files are produced, reviewed and signed off, ultimately providing transparent financial information for each balance on the general ledger.
• Financial Reviews – Assist with financial due diligence analysis of coverholders, brokers and delegated authorities' financials to assess financial suitability for business.
• Statutory Accounts - Preparation of financial statements and accompanying narrative for allocated legal entities, assisting with audit requests.
• Regulatory Returns - Reporting of financial data required by regulators (FCA, CBI, etc.), including RMA returns and Financial Resilience Surveys.
• Other Returns - Submission of various surveys and returns to bodies such as the ONS.
• Group Reporting - Assist with gathering non-financial data for reporting to Munich Re Group.
• External Reporting - Support preparation of statutory ESG disclosures for relevant legal entities.
• ESG Compliance - Ensure adherence to relevant ESG regulations, frameworks, and Group methodology, and stay up-to-date on upcoming regulatory changes.
• ESG integration - With the MRS-GM ESG team, support the integration of ESG and financial reporting processes, and support initiatives to embed ESG principles across the business.
• Assist in managing and adhering to the quarterly reporting timetable, including general time management, organisation of meetings, etc.
• Support ad hoc requests as required.
• Ensure that company procedures and systems are followed and maintained, as per procedures and compliance manuals.
• Help drive forward good conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers/policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• A passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change through ESG practices.
• Awareness of ESG reporting standards, frameworks, and regulations, including ISSB, SECR, EU Taxonomy, and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyse financial and non-financial data.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information to different stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs.

Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed. All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
10% Non-contributory Pension
Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
Private Medical + Dental Insurance
Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Study & continuing Professional Development Support