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AIG Syndicate Accountant in London, United Kingdom
Join us as a Syndicate Accountant to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to progress their career in the insurance industry.
Make your mark in Talbot
With offices in London, the U.S. and Asia Pacific, Talbot is the managing agent of Syndicate 1183 and Syndicate 2019 at Lloyd’s. Syndicate 1183 underwrites a number of classes of business including war and terrorism, energy, marine, financial lines, cyber, transport, political risk, crisis management, kidnap and ransom, contingency and property. Syndicate 2019 reinsures a portfolio of U.S. ultra-high net worth personal lines business. Through its expert team of underwriters and a balanced, geographically-diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry-leading insurance specialist.
How you will create an impact
This is a unique opportunity to work in the Talbot Syndicate Finance team covering both the group and Lloyd’s reporting for the syndicates.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
Ensure complete, accurate and timely syndicate reporting.
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly submissions to AIG.
Preparation, with the assistance of the Assistant Syndicate Accountant, of Lloyd’s returns – first level review of Lloyds regulatory reporting, annual report & accounts, ad hoc reporting
Support Lloyd’s regulatory reporting, including QMA, QMB, Pillar 3, GQD, TPD, international, tax and SITUS reporting, as required.
Maintain and ensure efficient and effective accounting processes.
Ensure financial and SOX controls are performed, evidenced and updated in line with process changes.
Ensure documentation maintained for key processes.
Ledger maintenance including quarterly preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsible for the processing of automated and non-automated GAAP journals.
Review of ledger reconciliations and schedules.
Process improvement - assist in the on-going development of syndicate quarterly reporting processes for both US and UK reporting, Solvency II and regulatory reporting.
Assist in the coaching and development of the Assistant Syndicate Accountant.
What you’ll need to succeed
3 plus years syndicate accounting experience
Lloyd’s market experience with a good knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting and processes
Advanced Excel skills
Good knowledge of UK GAAP – US GAAP desirable
Strong communication skills
Numerate and good analytical skills
Team focused, personable and willing to get involved in new areas
Ability to coach and develop more junior members of the team.
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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 of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of belonging
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com .
Functional Area:
FA - Finance
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel
Relocation Provided: No
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