Manager/Senior Manager - Accounting Advisory (Insurance)Insurance Recruitment Specialist - Risk Management, Audit and Controls

Edenbrook are working with a Leading Professional Services firm within the Big 4 on a Manager/Senior Manager Hire within their Insurance Accounting Advisory Function.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and advise on complex transactions

Act as the main expert for audit teams on complex accounting judgments

Collaborate with other specialist teams (e.g. actuarial, tax, risk, regulatory) to provide coordinated expert input

Provide accounting support on transactions to audit teams and assurance clients

Review accounting policies and financial statements

Lead your team in applying IFRS and/or UK GAAP to address key business issues

Build and grow strong internal and external networks

Lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive culture where everyone’s contributions are recognised

Anticipate challenges in managing diverse teams and apply inclusive strategies to overcome them

Identify and pursue new assurance opportunities based on client-specific needs

Establish and maintain strong relationships across the insurance client base, with a focus on exceptional client service

Oversee and manage engagement performance and profitability

Contribute to business growth through practice development and thought leadership initiatives

Ideal candidate

A qualified accountant with experience of leading, managing and working within the accounting team of a professional services firm, accounting policy department or front office within insurance or delivering large listed IFRS or UK GAAP audits within relevant industry.

Extensive experience leading complex technical accounting advisory engagements (IFRS 17 required)

An ability to quickly develop solutions in a fluid and fast changing environment.

Ability to work under own initiative across different environments

Significant presentation and business writing experience.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

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