Non Technical Accounting Manager

The role

Responsible for managing all aspects of the non-technical financial close process including analysis of the monthly and quarterly administrative expenses and maintaining SOX processes and controls.

Key accountabilities

• Oversee and coordinate the monthly non-technical close process including processes such as payroll postings, bank reconciliations, prepayments, fixed assets, accruals and other corporate transactions
• Oversee the accounts payable function, processing and approval of invoices and employee expenses and approval of new suppliers in the Oracle and SAP Concur applications
• Responsible for the calculation and monitoring of intercompany balances in accordance with intra-group service agreements
• Provide timely and accurate data and analysis to the group reporting team for inclusion in management reports, board presentations and investor materials in accordance with group timetables
• Responsible for coaching and developing junior accountants and reviewing work performed during the month and quarter end close process
• Assist where necessary with the annual business plan and reforecasting for corporate expenses
• Liaise with internal and external audit ensuring the timely completion of reviews and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Monitor, maintain and improve internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Keep the CFO/Financial Controller fully informed of the status of the projects assigned, as well as relevant accounting-related issues that may arise from such projects
• Ad hoc projects as required

Skills & experience

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 3-5 years' post qualification experience preferably gained in an insurance/reinsurance environment
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications with advanced Excel skills
• Detailed knowledge and experience of US GAAP
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software (previous experience with Oracle and SAP Concur preferred but not required)
• Advanced and proven financial, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of the finance team and other key stakeholders across different functions within the organization