Solvency Reporting Accountant - Remote from UK

Role overview

Join our dynamic finance team in a pivotal role as a Solvency II Reporting Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in various finance activities and play a key role in managing, producing, and reviewing Solvency II Pillar 3 reports and other regulatory returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Solvency II Reporting:
  • Manage, produce, and review Solvency II Pillar 3 reports and other regulatory returns quarterly and annually.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Solvency II reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Technical analysis: Analyze and interpret technical requirements, staying informed about new rules or changes, and assessing their impact on accounting policies and procedures.
• Process improvement: Enhance documentation of processes and procedures to support the preparation of Solvency II reporting, aiming for efficiency and accuracy.
• Finance reporting: Support the Head of Financial Reporting and CFO on various finance reporting requirements and projects as needed.
• Additional Regulatory Returns: Produce PRA, FCA, and other regulatory returns, ensuring compliance with specified deadlines.
• UK GAAP Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of UK GAAP financial statements when required.
• Documentation and Cross-Skilling: Document processes to minimize dependencies and facilitate cross-skilling within the team.
• Audit Support: Respond to both external and internal audit queries, ensuring a smooth audit process.

Requirements:

Qualifications & skills: 

• Qualified ACA or equivalent with a track record in the insurance industry.
• Operational experience with UK GAAP and Solvency II.
• Proven experience in a similar role with dedicating experience in preparing and reviewing Solvency II and tax returns.
• Proficiency in Solvency II reporting software, specifically FSSS.
• Nice to have: Experience in preparing UK GAAPs.

Soft skills: 

• Comfortable with change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
• Agile and flexible mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in various ways.
• Attention to detail and a grounded personality.
• Strong leadership skills.

Interview process

1. Screening interview with Talent recruiter
2. Manager interview with UK Chief Finance Officer & UK HR Manager 
3. Senior executive interview with Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary
4. Cross interview with Risk & Compliance central functions
5. HR interview with Head of Talent or VP People & Culture