Senior Financial Accountant -IFRS17

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant – IRFS17


About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist. To help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver a risk service. A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward. We believe the uncertainty of tomorrow isn’t something to fear but to seize; that it’s full of potential. Not only for our customers but our employees too.
We might write the future of risk for our brokers and clients, but we would love to help you write your future at Brit: a future based on not just progressing but on thriving – both professionally and emotionally. If you’re looking for a place to make a real difference read on.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll join as part of the IFRS17 Operations team responsible for the production of the quarterly & annual Brit IFRS17 reporting, both internally and to wider stakeholders, in this fixed-term contract (initially offered on a 12 month contract basis (possible scope for further extension).
You’ll fully utilise your experience within IFRS17 actively participating in the Brit Ltd reporting processes, including: running of the related IFRS17 models and data platforms, preparation of the quarterly results and insurance currency balance sheet, preparation and submission of budget and reforecast information, and preparation of supplementary information. As a key member of the team, you’ll help to ensure completion of reporting to the agreed close process timetable, agreement of the timetable in relation to IFRS17 activities. Additionally, you’ll support with the preparation of the quarterly President’s Report via the provision of necessary IFRS17 results.
Along with your specific IFRS17 experience, we’d love to see good technical knowledge and practical experience of interpreting and applying International Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP. Importantly, you’ll have a track record of delivering a high-quality product to tight deadlines.
In terms of system skills, a high level of Excel ability is needed. Other desirables would be Great Plains, OneStream or Moody’s Risk Integrity, but not essential requirements.
Our Finance team are a friendly and sociable bunch, and we’re sure you will enjoy working, and socialising with them. All in all, we believe this to be a great opportunity to cement existing skills and further your experience and development. You’ll have every opportunity to showcase and enhance your existing abilities and to further learn and develop for the future.


We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We’ve got a truly diverse, genuinely inclusive work environment. We comfortably and confidently bring our whole selves to work, because we know we’ll be respected, valued and accepted whoever we are. Our Employee Resource groups are safe spaces for people to share their experiences, aspirations and suggestions about how we do things.


Accessibility

We’re located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB) and are situated on floors 16 – 18, and 39. All of our floors are accessible by lift, and there are building staff on hand to point you in the right direction.
The closest train / underground / DLR links are: Liverpool Street Station (7 mins), Bank Station (6 mins), Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins), Aldgate Station (7 mins).

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), which is located just outside the building.

If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please ask.