Full job descriptionThe company
An established, international insurance business with a lean, growing finance team. This role offers real ownership, autonomy and regular contact with senior finance leaders.
The role
You’ll own the non-technical month-end close and manage a small team through each month and quarter end. You will:
*Lead month-end close, covering payroll postings, bank reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, leases and balance sheet reconciliations
*Oversee accounts payable and employee expenses, including supplier set-up and approvals
*Calculate and settle intercompany balances and recharges
*Analyse G&A actuals against forecast and prior year for management reporting
*Support budgeting and reforecasting
*Review the team’s work, and coach and develop junior accountants
*Work with internal and external auditors and maintain strong financial controls
What you’ll bring
*A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
*Hands-on, in-house experience of month-end close, AP and expenses
*Experience managing or supervising a small team, including someone based remotely
*The ability to take ownership quickly and manage competing deadlines
*Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders
*Advanced Excel
Nice to have
*US GAAP and SOX experience
*Experience with Oracle, Concur or similar systems
*Insurance experience is not required