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Permanent contract
Full-time.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Be near London for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
Good technical and financial reporting knowledge within the financial services sector (preferably the insurance sector)
Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results
Hands on approach and a keen eye for detail
Good problem solving skills
Good understanding of group consolidation principles and financial reporting systems (preferably Oracle)
Strong control mindset and experience
Experience of delivering change and continuously improving
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems? We are looking for a Senior Group Accountant who strives to improve everything they do and has the courage to challenge the status quo.
This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Hiscox Group Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. We take a lot of pride in what we do at Hiscox and our sights are always set on achieving the best. If you are the same, this role could be a good match. You will focus on servicing the Group level financial reporting requirements and form close working relationships with the wider Finance team, as well as the Finance Directors and Controllers across the Hiscox business units.
Produce and present high-quality Group consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS and Solvency II regulatory guidance.
Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group consolidation reporting activities and the broader financial control framework.
Proactively manage strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Streamline, automate and enhance finance processes, by leveraging technology enablers, personal experience, external insights and best practice.
Champion and support Head of Group Financial Reporting in developing a continuous improvement culture utilising external insights and best practice.
Actively support both Finance and Group-wide projects relevant to the role
Support and drive a culture of excellence across the wider Financial Control team
Position: Senior Group Accountant
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Band: III
Working life doesn't always have to be 'nine to five' and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
First interview
An interview to find out whether you have the personal and professional skills Hiscox is looking for.
Psychometric testing
Online test
Successful candidates take part in psychometric testing to help indicate fit and fulfilment in the role.
Senior management interviews
With senior managers · 1–2 sessions
One or more interviews with senior managers, sometimes Directors, focused on strategic business issues and your own career ambitions.
Hiscox is a diversified international insurance group with a powerful brand and strong balance sheet. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bermuda, the group currently has over 3,000 staff across 13 countries and 31 offices, and its ambition is to be a highly respected specialist insurer in key geographies and product lines.
Its strategy is one of balance between its catastrophe-exposed, globally traded business and its less volatile local specialty business, and it has invested significantly in creating a powerful, differentiated brand that delivers value to customers and drives business growth.
Reports to the Head of Group Financial Reporting
Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the Finance Senior Leadership team, our Regulators and external Auditors
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