Technical Reporting Manager

London
6 days ago
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Avencia Consulting are recruiting for a Technical Reporting Manager to join one of their leading Insurance clients based in the City.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting and Close Oversight

Lead all aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process for technical accounting.
Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of the Technical P&L, balance sheet, and commission reporting for company.
Review and sign-off on monthly and quarterly management accounts, technical reporting packs, and lead schedules.
Maintain rigorous financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, group reporting requirements, and US GAAP.
Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior management and business stakeholders through technical results commentary and reporting packs.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in reporting processes, data quality, and system workflows - leveraging automation tools (e.g. Alteryx), working around system limitations, and driving greater standardisation and audit readiness.
Support and help lead the remediation of key financial reporting issues caused by upstream data quality - working cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions.Control Environment and Audit Readiness

Support SOX-level control implementation and ongoing monitoring across technical close processes.
Serve as the primary contact for technical accounting matters for internal and external auditors
Ensure the timely delivery of audit requirements and resolution of audit queries.
Maintain appropriate documentation, narratives, and control logs to support audit trails and risk mitigation.Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

Manage and mentor a team of qualified accountants, fostering technical excellence,
ownership, and continuous learning.
Conduct reviews of team deliverables, ensure quality control over technical reporting schedules and support the professional development of junior staff.
Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, treasury, and operations functions to validate and enhance reported results and analysis.
Provide regular updates and escalate key risks or issues to senior finance leadership with suggested actions and outcomes.Skills & Experience

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Minimum of 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in an insurance or reinsurance environment, ideally including listed company experience
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP for insurance accounting and related disclosure requirements
Proven experience in financial reporting, operational controls, and complex data driven analysis
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, prioritise workload, and deliver under pressure within a fast-paced, regulated environment
Advanced Excel skills essential; experience with automation tools (e.g. Alteryx) and accounting systems (Oracle, SAP Concur) advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical outcomes for a non-technical audience

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