Interim Syndicate Reporting Accountant (14 month FTC)

Chaucer Syndicates Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Interim Syndicate Reporting Accountant (14 month FTC)

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ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Copenhagen, Miami, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com

DUTIES

• Assisting with the production and review of Syndicate reporting to Lloyd's, comprising QMA, QMB, Solvency II, US and Canadian situs reporting, RRQ, RRA.
• Annual and underwriting year financial statements.
• Production of analytics and commentary to support regular or ad hoc queries on, or related to, syndicate reporting.
• The responsibility includes all necessary liaison with parties involved in the process, in particular within the Finance area, to ensure the end result is delivered in the timeframe and standard required.
• Ensuring reports are produced in accordance with relevant timetables, and allowing appropriate time for management review.
• Production of analytical tools and analytical memos supporting each one of the reports produced.
• Assisting with the planning and production of reports and ensuring that they are produced in accordance with the relevant timetables, ensuring that there is enough time for a proper management review and understanding of the figures.
• Development of diagnostics and continuous interaction with underwriters and actuaries in order to develop the understanding of the figures.
• Assisting preparation of internal reports including ad hoc requirements from the Head Office.
• Support the audit process; liaising with internal and external auditors at the highest level and ensuring that all the information required is produced and the audits are completed on time.
• Contributing to a robust control environment; maintaining a sound system of internal controls.
• Responsible for the documentation of procedures affecting the areas under supervision.
• Project work as required, and cultivating an environment of continuous improvement.
• Collaboration in the development of process and reporting improvements for increased accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Active participation in finance transformation project and other relevant projects.

WHY CHAUCER

An established market leading Insurer, where over the past 5 years, the Chaucer Group has seen significant and successful growth. In 2019, we wrote $1.4bn of Gross Written Premium, closed 2023 with $2.7bn, and are on track to write well over $3bn in 2024.

This is an exciting time for Chaucer; we have the people, the platforms, the expertise and the relationships to continue our recent success. We will remain focused on the areas where we can provide the most expertise and value to our brokers and clients.

HYBRID WORKING

We have no appetite to change this, whilst the market is steadily moving back to 4/1 working days, we are continuing to operate on a much more flexible hybrid basis with Heads of teams working closely with employees to strike a balance of what works best in their area. Our approach has been immensely popular and a successful way of working for the business and all employees at Chaucer.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.

BENEFITS - Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including pension, medical insurance, life insurance, flexi benefits, options for buying and selling holidays, not to mention a diverse and inclusive culture, we pride ourselves on managing employees welfare. We have a wide range of other benefits on offer.

SENIORITY LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary

JOB FUNCTION

Finance

INDUSTRIES

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Insurance Carriers, and Insurance