Senior Syndicate Accountant

Overview

Senior Syndicate AccountantDepartment:

Managing AgencyEmployment Type:

PermanentLocation:

LondonDescription Polo Managing Agency is a provider of outsourced managing agency services within the Lloyd''s market. Due to business growth, a Senior Syndicate Accountant role is available, reporting to the Financial Controller and responsible for day-to-day activities of the syndicate finance function. You must have a solid syndicate background and have detailed Lloyd''s returns experience.Responsibilities

Prepare the finance processes pertaining to the allocated syndicates, including financial management, financial close, regulatory reporting and internal controls, prior to review by the Financial Controller.Liaise closely with clients, internal and external stakeholders to ensure robust processes are in place and the full range of finance tasks are completed to a good standard.Review syndicate bookkeeping entries and controls operated by the outsourced service provider.Prepare Syndicate management accounts including analytical review of results.Prepare and review key balance sheet reconciliations.Prepare Lloyd\''s returns including Annual returns, Quarterly returns, US and Canadian Reporting (including schedules FandP), US and Canadian SIS.Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts.Prepare management information for syndicate governance meetings.Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting.Respond to client and internal queries as required, maintaining a high level of service throughout.Support project work, including new syndicate launches as required.Qualifications and Skills

3+ years of insurance industry experience in a syndicate reporting role.Experience in dealing with change and process improvement.Qualified accountant.Strong attention to detail.Highly analytical.Ability to work semi-independently and use own initiative to problem solve.Good teamwork and ability to work under pressure and be flexible.Efficient, self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.High levels of integrity and ability to lead on doing the right thing.PoloWorks PRIDE values

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