Forensic Accounting Manager

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location – London

Job Summary:

My client, a global loss adjusting company, is currently recruiting for a forensic accounting manager. You will be working both externally and internally assessing business interruption and financial claims.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receiving, reviewing, and analyzing financial information.
2. Preparing reports commenting in detail on the review and conclusion of analytical work.
3. Visiting Insurers, Reinsurers, Claimants, and the Insured.
4. Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports, and other communication.
5. Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
6. Assisting in the development of less experienced staff members.
7. Developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
8. Maintaining and updating files and records, keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes which may have a bearing on a case.
9. Identifying and developing business opportunities for self and team.

Professional Qualifications:

1. Experience of claims/insurance would be useful.
2. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Functional Knowledge:

1. Claims experience preferred but not essential.
2. Good communication skills at all levels.
3. Ability to work under own direction as well as part of a team.
4. Team player.

Skills:

1. Problem-solving ability to recognize difficulties and take the appropriate steps to address the issues.
2. Quality-focused to provide a high level of customer service both internally and externally.
3. Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail.
4. Dispute and resolution handling skills to manage cases effectively and proactively.
5. Competent use of technology.
6. Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment.

Requirements:

1. Involved in the assessment of business interruption and other financial losses arising on behalf of clients.
2. Negotiating and settlement of claims.
3. Travel and undertake site visits and external meetings.
4. Marketing and promotion of self and business both internally and externally.