Corporate Accountant - FTC

Location: Greater London

** Corporate Accountant
** At Talbot and AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Corporate Accountant to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.
** Make your mark in Finance
** Talbot operates within the Lloyd's Insurance Market through Syndicate 1183 and Syndicate 2019.
With an expert team of highly skilled and experienced underwriters and a balanced, geographically diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry leading insurance specialist.

Talbot writes a diversified portfolio including Crisis Management, Energy, Financial Lines, Marine, Political Risk, Property and Terrorism.  Drawing on our deep industry expertise, Talbot develops tailored insurance solutions that address clients' evolving and often unique needs.

Syndicate 2019 provides Lloyd’s investors with access to AIG’s Private Client Select (PCS) portfolio.

Part of AIG since 2018, Talbot is committed to working with brokers and clients to deliver industry leading solutions.  It is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Singapore.
** How you will create an impact
*** Ensure complete, accurate and timely corporate reporting:* + Talbot consolidation and Group reporting to AIG in accordance to deadlines  + Corporate entity reporting including commentary on key movements  + UK and overseas statutory reporting, including dealing with audit queries  + Prepare board papers to support the sign-off of the financial statements  + Regulatory reporting to Lloyd’s (QF1/AF1) and other UK or overseas regulators  + Committee/Board packs for Corporate entities
* Ensure efficient and effective accounting processes and controls:* + Corporate accounting processes  + Intercompany reconciliations for service level agreements  + Balance sheet substantiation, including comprehensive reconciliations  + Support interim and year-end SOX requirements  + Continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of underlying working files  + Provide cover for broader Corporate team
* Support complete, accurate and timely tax submissions:* + Corporate tax returns for UK and overseas  + Lloyd’s related submissions and returns  + Assist with the preparation and submission of Singapore GST return  + Provide tax certificates and other tax documents to the business
* Ensure complete, accurate and timely broker financial reviews* + Support due diligence process  + Assist Corporate Controller in enhancing processes, reporting and documentation.
* Ensure documentation maintained for key processes and controls
* Keep up-to-date with changes in new financial reporting standards/disclosures and production of associated accounting judgement papers

The role also involves participating in ad hoc projects, where necessary.
** What you’ll need to succeed
*** 5+ years working in a similar role (insurance industry preferable)
* Qualified Accountant (5+ years preferable)
* Highly driven and ambitious self-starter with the willingness to embed change, where necessary
* Good knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
* Good analytical skills
* Good knowledge of financial process and controls
* Good communication skills
* Good I.T. skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
* Good knowledge general ledger systems (e.g. SAP/Sun)
* Tax knowledge is not a perquisite but desirable to support Group with tax returns#LI-AIGAt AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
** Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
** At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace…