Reporting Accountant - BIDAC - 12 Month FTC

General Job description and person specification Job Holder: Vacancy Job Title: Reporting Accountant – BIDAC (FTC) Division: Finance Reports To: As per Beazley’s organizational chart Key Relationships: Beazley finance team, Beazley actuarial team, Beazley operations team, external audit, internal audit and external advisors. Job Summary: To support the Beazley Insurance dac (‘BIDAC’) FP&A Manager with key internal and external reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of key internal management information for onward submission to the relevant internal committees and governance forums. Assisting where required the group regulatory reporting team and actuaries with key inputs into solvency II reporting. Preparation of various regulatory and other returns to support the branches as required. Liaising with the Beazley group tax team in respect of branch level tax considerations and reporting. Input in planning process and key planning assumptions as required. Analytical review of company and branch level performance versus plan. Engage with external auditors as required to support the audit processes for BIDAC, covering head office reporting in Dublin and branch level audit activity throughout Europe. Work with key stakeholders such as external reporting team and credit control team to address internal and external audit points in a timely manner. Assisting in preparation of statutory accounts as required. Ad hoc reporting including co-ordination and collection of information to prepare internal reports. Liaise with Credit Control, Treasury Team, Operations and other Finance Teams as appropriate. Support the BIDAC Head of Finance and BIDAC FP&A Manager with project and change activity as required General It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere Beazley’s core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers." We also expect Beazley employees to: Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups Person Specification Essential Criteria Studying towards professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CIMA, ACA or newly qualified accountant Prior experience with internal and external reporting Knowledge of accounting in a regulated financial services environment, ideally insurance Education and Qualifications University degree in finance/business/accounting preferred Skills and Abilities Computer skills – Excel/MS Office Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Must be able to work as part of a team Knowledge and Experience Knowledge of insurance company accounting is preferred Aptitude and Disposition Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Proactive, self-starter, seeks continuous improvement Professional approach to successfully interact with senior management/ colleagues/ external suppliers Diplomatic Competencies Teamwork Technical competence and expertise Accuracy Analytical thinking/ information seeking Speed and quality Communication Energy Integrity Quick learner Strong organisational skills