Head of Accounting Policy

6 days ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

About Hiscox

Hiscox is a leading international specialist insurer that operates in a unique and selective market. We focus on our key areas of expertise and strength, underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.

We insure the unique and the interesting, and we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Our company is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good, and rebuilding when things go wrong.

Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and look for solutions. We might have been around for a long time, but we are young in many ways, ambitious, and going places.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Accounting Policy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our accounting and regulatory policy requirements and form close working relationships with the wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain group-wide accounting policies, communicate these, and maintain a Group accounting manual.
  • Provide technical accounting support to business unit finance teams.
  • Provide advice to the business and other functions, such as Risk, Treasury, and Tax, on accounting policy matters.
  • Evaluate new IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements and oversee their implementation.
  • Produce Board and Audit Committee papers to support the business and advise on accounting and regulatory developments.
  • Engage effectively with the auditors on accounting issues and audit matters.
  • Monitor developments and advise management on other regulatory matters that impact the Group Annual Report & Accounts.
  • Inform and advise the firm's Finance community on emerging accounting and regulatory developments and lead the finance technical training agenda.
  • Undertake technical review of the Group's financial statements prior to issuance to ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant with 8 years + PQE. Those with less PQE but the right level of knowledge will naturally be considered.
  • Excellent IFRS technical knowledge and regulatory requirements – specifically within the insurance sector.
  • Substantial post-qualification experience in a similar role in a large financial services organization or accounting firm.
  • Excellent understanding of the best practices used in developing and applying accounting policy and practice.
  • Proven ability to successfully influence and challenge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience of managing a team of experienced professionals, both directly and indirectly, and an ability to work both individually and as a team.

Reporting Relationships/Interactions

  • Reports to the Group Financial Controller.
  • Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships with all senior members of the business unit finance teams and members of the Finance Leadership Team.
  • Line management of the accounting and regulatory policy team.

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