Just
Job title:
Finance controls specialist
Company
Just
Job description
At Just we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Controls Specialist to lead on the identification, assessment and documentation of key risks and controls linked to financial reporting and SII risks. The required controls must be rigorous and appropriate as well as meet the standards expected by internal and external auditors and the requirements as defined by the Regulator.
Responsibilities
Identification and design of business processes, risks and controls relevant to IFRS and SII reporting, including IFRS17
Proposing efficient solutions to promote control improvements and deficiencies
Supporting the finance team in maintaining governance documentation, considering risk management during project activities and formulating the correct solutions
Assessing the design adequacy and operational effectiveness of control activities within the finance function.
Assist Head of Financial Controls to prepare committee and other ad hoc reporting
Work with the Product Manager to define the roadmap for the given product/initiative and translate this into user stories/incremental plans
Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process – prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the teams in scope
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent with substantial experience in public accounting, internal audit, control, risk or other activities that directly align with the specific responsibilities for this position.
Strong Financial Reporting control experience and oversight of control environment in Insurance sector is essential
First-hand operational experience, able to work independently to design controls and processes, to define and document business processes, and to identify and rectify deficiencies and monitor remediation
Good understanding of risk management and audit principles and practices with particular focus on processes, risk and control for Financial Reporting and SII
Analytical approach with ability to work systematically and unsupervised, to tight deadlines and with multiple competing priorities.
Pragmatic problem-solver with commercial awareness and a flexible, collaborative approach.
A self-starter and independent learner who takes the initiative to challenge the status quo and is creative and comfortable with ‘blank sheet of paper’ assignments.
Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Excel
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
About Us
We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly.
How people work, save, and plan for the future is all changing. A new generation of retirees needs a new kind of retirement company. A company who will look for new ways of doing things – and will always put the customer first.
That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. And with you on our team, we’re going to make sure they get it.
We’ve built our sustainability strategy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and have selected goals where we believe we can make the most difference. By aligning our activity with these global goals, we can make sure we play our part in addressing the wider issues facing the planet and leave a positive legacy to the world. You can read more about our sustainability strategy .
Diversity, equity and inclusion are priorities for us. Having a diverse, talented workforce with colleagues of different backgrounds, world views and experiences is the right thing to do. It’s also the most effective way to succeed, innovate and better serve our customers now and in the future. We are committed to our targets on gender and ethnicity and run a number of successful mentoring and sponsorship programmes for our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We have multiple active employee network groups which champion issues including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and neurodiversity. You can read more about our DE&I strategy and commitments .
What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly – each other. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon.
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:47:44 GMT
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