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.


Key Accountabilities*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


Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills*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.