Syndicate Accountant

Syndicate Accountant

Department: Managing Agency

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description Polo Managing Agency is a provider of outsourced managing agency services within the Lloyd's market. Due to business growth, a Syndicate Accountant role is available, reporting to the Syndicate Financial Controller ("SFC") and responsible for day-to-day activities of the syndicate finance function. You must have a solid syndicate background and have detailed Lloyd's returns experience.
Key Responsibilities Review syndicate bookkeeping entries and controls operated by the outsourced service provider (a Cheltenham based Polo service company). Prepare/Review Syndicate management accounts, including analytical review of results. Prepare/Review key balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare/Review Lloyd's returns including QMA Delta, QMB, Flash, Interim and Year-end Report and Accounts (includes "tagging"), Prepare/Review Solvency II returns including QSR, QAD, ASR, AAD Prepare/Review Overseas Reporting including schedules F&P, US and Canadian SIS. Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts. Prepare management information for Syndicate Management Committees. Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting. Respond to client and internal queries as required, maintaining a high level of service throughout. Liase with Auditors Support project work, including new syndicate launches as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must be highly proficient with the Microsoft applications, particularly Excel Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task Strong attention to detail Highly analytical Ability to work semi-independently and use own initiative to problem solve Good teamworking Ability to work under pressure and be flexible Efficient, self-motivated Good verbal and written communication skills High levels of integrity and ability to lead on doing the right thing Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values: o Pioneering - we don't stand still o Responsible - We do the right thing o Inclusive - we all play a role o Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of o Empowering - we equip people to be their best