Financial Controller Job in London, London Uk
Our client is a respected Lloyd's insurance broker, specialising in marine liability insurance. Currently, they have a full-time permanent position available for a Financial Controller in a cross-departmental role in compliance, regulation, finance, human resources, process and systems.
The primary purpose of this financial controller role is to provide support to the managing director and provide greater segregation of duties, giving overall responsibility for technical and placing matters. The spectrum of the financial controller role is broad, and will have responsibility for all areas of compliance and regulation, including:
-Day-to-day financial supervision of the company's insurance accounting systems
-Client money manager in accordance with FSA CASS 5
-Statistical analysis and reporting of premium and claims
-High level human resources management
-High level process and systems management including the maintenance of the company's procedures manual
-Development and maintenance of detailed working knowledge of regulation and compliance issues through regular attendance at technical forums, seminars and courses
-Development and maintenance of the company's compliance policies and procedures
-Development and maintenance of the company's compliance manual
-Internal monitoring/audit of compliance
-Development and maintenance of the company's business risk assessment
-Periodic reporting to the FSA and other bodies
-Regular reporting to the board
This financial controller position would suit a qualified accountant with a broad knowledge of the industry and an excellent grasp of the particular compliance and regulatory requirements to which it is subject. Ultimate appointment to the board is envisaged.
The successful financial controller will have:
-Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACMA/ACCA)
-Strong attention to detail
-Thorough grounding in principles of accounting
-Knowledge of accounting for the insurance broking industry (advantageous)
-Good interpersonal and social skills
-Ability to work within the small office environment
-SunAccount knowledge
-Lloyd's and London market introductory test
If you have the right skills for the role, and are an experienced financial controller, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch today.
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Randstad Financial Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Employment Business Regulations 2003