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About the Role

Everest (re Syndicate 2786) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Syndicate Accounting team. This role will ensure the accurate and timely completion of syndicate group and regulatory reporting requirements for related legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Syndicate Financial Controller by taking leadership of the monthly/quarterly general ledger close of the Syndicate and related legal entities for both Group reporting (US GAAP) and local reporting (UK GAAP).
• Guide the day-to-day activities of the Syndicate Accountant & Assistant Accountant and review/approve their work.
• Monitor ledger integrity and investigate unusual balances or transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing accounting and reporting processes.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and strengthen controls over general ledger account balances, including accurate recording of balances between years of account and classes of business, timely reconciliation of bank accounts, technical accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. IT, Underwriting, Claims, Credit Control and Reinsurance) to support change activities and financial processes.
• Support the analysis, planning and reporting activities of other Finance departments (FP&A, tax, actuarial and reporting), Treasury and Group head office.
• Coordinate and lead the external audit of the syndicate and related entities, including liaison with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation, analysis and explanations.
• Provide support to other members of the finance and syndicate reporting teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial and regulatory landscape of a general insurance company is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Syndicate accounting knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle ERP is preferable.

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full time
• Regular

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.

About the Company

• Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish.
• We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity.
• We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
• EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents.
• With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers.
• The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.

Equal Opportunity

• At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.
• All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company.
• This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.