Investment Accountant

Executive Summary
Role Title: Investment Accountant
Function: Group Finance
Location: London, Hybrid working
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Purpose of this role

We are looking for an Investment Accountant to join our Investment Shared Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for validating the completeness and accuracy of the investment accounting data provided via multiple outsourced service providers, ensuring the completion of robust controls and reconciliations, attesting that all Investment asset accounting is correct and delivered for IFRS reporting.

The role-holder will have the opportunity to work across BAU and project activities spanning several international markets and working environments.

Key Contribution Areas

1. Responsible for carrying out periodic reviews of investment asset positions
2. Responsible for the monthly delivery of Investment Accounting numbers
3. Assistance in preparation of investment disclosures
4. Assistance in monitoring the delivery of data from outsourced service providers and the oversight of services provided
5. Responsible for challenging existing processes as part of continuous improvement and working with service providers as necessary to implement
6. Document and maintain the Investment operating processes and procedures ensuring all are up to date
7. Assistance in the production of regular BAU reporting deliverables including analytical reviews and control attestations
8. Ensure all task lists and timelines are planned and met
9. Ensure adequate documentation of all tasks undertaken and updated in line with any changes
10. Responsible for providing guidance and support to team members in their operational tasks as required
11. Assist in the embedding of the risk culture and control framework across ISS including identification of risks and controls and remedial actions to address all points

1. Excellent organisation skills, time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
2. Strong technical and problem solving skills
3. Ability to contribute to the development of the Group Investment Shared Services Operating Model
4. Attention to detail, quality driven mentality and high standards of accuracy
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, developers and subject matter experts
6. Ability to react to changing priorities and work unsupervised, a 'can do' attitude
7. Given the nature of this role and the evolving state of the ISS team, this individual will need to be comfortable and thrive in an environment of change
8. Highly flexible and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment whilst managing conflicting interests

1. Experience in investment assets including accounting (ideally covering IFRS and Solvency II reporting)
2. Qualified Accountant or equivalent
3. Experience working in a Finance or Investments role in the Financial Services/Insurance industry
4. Experience of working in a dynamic development environment with an appreciation of BAU, Change and Project