Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant within the Investments team.

This team produce all financial accounting and external reporting in line with internal policies and relevant accounting frameworks in respect of IFRS, local GAAP , GWL OSFI and regulatory reporting ( including FCA & Solvency II ) requirements of the CLUK Investments business unit.

• Preparation of monthly trial balance and management accounts
• Financial statements in respect of GWL IFRS requirements
• Local GAAP entity financial statements
• Local regulatory including FCA regulatory statements on a quarterly and annual basis
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ICOFR requirements and maintain relevant documentation around the control environment
• Assist in the co-ordination of the external interim & year audits.
• Reconciliation of the company's inter-company positions and maintenance of working relationships
• Maintaining control of the capital/liquidity movements of the assigned entity including but not limited to cash rebalancing, dividends and interest payments
• Contribution to Board and Committee papers and presentations in respect of the Wealth and Asset Management entities

• Wealth Management and/or Life Insurance Industry experience - desirable, but not essential
• Solvency II/Solvency UK experience desirable
• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant
• Strong ability to apply analytical skills to business problems
• Excellent communication skills - able to address non-technical and non-technical audiences in formal and informal settings
• Good attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Office experience and comfortable working with multiple systems for reporting and data manipulation.