Overview
FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Reporting team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract based either from the Maidenhead or Luxembourg office. This role is based from the office 4 days per week with the option to work either Tuesday or Friday from home.
Responsibilities
1. Recording operating expense related entries/payments into the general ledger
2. Accounting for accruals and prepayments
3. Preparation of the operating expense sections of monthly US & LuxGAAP management accounts and performing analytical review
4. Preparing reconciliations
5. Preparing and distributing the monthly reconciliation tracker
6. Assisting with additional year-end close and reporting requirements
7. Supporting the preparation of audit schedules and draft financial statements for subsidiary and branch accounts
8. Providing support on an ad-hoc basis across the team
Qualifications
9. Ideally candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification
10. Proven relevant accounting knowledge including knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
11. Proven analytical and organisational skills
12. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
13. Ability to prioritise work and self-direct work efforts based on reporting deadlines
14. Adaptable and willing to work as part of a team
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
16. Proficiency with standard software applications (Microsoft Excel & Word)
17. Prior experience of PeopleSoft/Oracle based general ledger systems an advantage