Forensic Accounting Manager

Job Title - Forensic Accounting Manager

Contract - Permanent

Salary - £75,000 - £80,000 + Car + Bonus

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:

• Receiving, reviewing, and analysing financial information.
• Preparing reports commenting in detail on the review and conclusion of analytical work.
• Visiting Insurers, Reinsurers, Claimants, and the Insured.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
• Assisting in the development of less experienced staff members.
• Developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
• 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.
• Identifying and developing business opportunities for self and team.

Professional Qualifications:

• Accountancy qualification.
• Experience of claims/insurance would be useful.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good customer service, organisational, and communication skills.

Functional Knowledge:

• Accountancy qualification.
• Claims experience preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work under own direction as well as part of a team.
• Team player.
• Good Excel skills.

Skills:

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

Requirements:

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

For extra information please contact:
Glen Parker on 07535 748 255
Email: glen.parker@lawesgroup.co.uk