Corporate Accountant

Description:

Talbot Underwriting, a subsidiary of AIG, is looking for a Corporate Accountant to join its finance team in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in insurance and reinsurance.

Talbot operates Syndicate 1183 at Lloyd’s, underwriting a diverse range of business classes, including:

• War & Terrorism
• Energy & Marine
• Financial Lines & Cyber
• Political Risk & Crisis Management
• Property & Treaty Reinsurance

With offices across the U.S., London, and Asia-Pacific, Talbot is renowned for its expert team and strong industry reputation.

This role is integral to corporate reporting, providing exposure to all aspects of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Financial & Corporate Reporting

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely corporate reporting.
• Manage Talbot consolidation and Group reporting to AIG.
• Oversee UK and overseas statutory reporting and regulatory submissions to Lloyd’s and other regulators.

✅ Accounting & Financial Processes

• Prepare committee and board packs with financial data.
• Maintain efficient accounting processes and controls.
• Perform balance sheet substantiations and intercompany reconciliations under service-level agreements.
• Support interim and year-end SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements.

✅ Tax & Compliance

• Ensure accurate tax submissions, including corporate tax returns (UK & overseas), Lloyd’s filings, Singapore GST, tax certificates, and SAO documentation.
• Stay updated on new financial reporting standards and prepare associated accounting judgment papers.

✅ Process Improvement & Projects

• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects to enhance reporting processes.
• Ensure documentation is maintained for key processes and controls.

Requirements:

✔ Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years PQE
✔ Experience in a similar role within the insurance industry
✔ Strong knowledge of UK GAAP & US GAAP
✔ Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reporting automation, etc.)
✔ Proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Sun, or similar general ledger software)
✔ Knowledge of financial processes and controls
✔ Tax knowledge is desirable but not mandatory

Why Join Talbot Underwriting (AIG)?

🌍 Global Market Leader – Work with a prestigious firm at the heart of Lloyd’s insurance market.
📈 Career Growth – Gain exposure to corporate reporting, tax, and regulatory compliance.
💰 Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package focused on your financial security and wellbeing.
🏥 Outstanding Employee Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical care, mental health support.
• Financial Security: Pension scheme, income protection, life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Learning & Development: Continuous learning opportunities for professional growth.

🌟 Inclusive & Diverse Workplace – Talbot Underwriting is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company fosters a culture that values every employee’s background, experience, and perspective.