Financial Accountant leading a small team in the UK Life Reporting team at Zurich. Responsible for annual statutory reports and managing audit processes with collaborative leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of the annual statutory accounts and reports on an IFRS basis, and lead statutory audit cycles
Produce high quality financial reports and present to senior colleagues (e.g. through Board meetings)
Support year end statutory audit activities including ensuring all new standards are assessed at entity level with associated papers prepared and agreed with local auditors (and Group policy teams where appropriate) ahead of the year end reporting cycle
Manage stakeholder relationships with local auditors, Finance management team and wider Finance department
Continue to challenge and improve our processes
Provide broader team support as required
Requirements
Be a qualified Accountant
Have knowledge of financial services legislation, regulation and accounting policies
Excellent time and task management skills with strong communication skills – both verbal and written
A can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills, and a high level of agility
Experience in building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
Financial services experience would be beneficial but not essential
Benefits
12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
annual company bonus
private medical insurance
option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday
three days paid volunteering
up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
access to Private medical insurance
virtual GP appointments
discounted gym membership
free flu jab
access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners
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