Head of Financial Control

Title:
Head of Financial Control - International

Company:
Everest Insurance (Ireland) France

Job Category:
Finance

**Job Description**:
Who are we?

Everest is a leading global Reinsurance and Insurance organisation with extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focus on creating long term value through Underwriting excellence and strong risk and Capital Management.

Everest International, a division of Everest Insurance and part of a global reinsurance group, consists in Europe of Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC (EIID), Everest Syndicate 2786 and several related service companies. Everest International is experiencing significant growth and has recently opened several new branches across Europe. Everest Insurance (Ireland), DAC is a specialty Insurance company based in Dublin, which writes a variety of specialty insurance risks across Europe (through several branches Europe), North American and Asian markets. Everest Syndicate 2786 is a multi-line Lloyd’s syndicate managed by a third-party managing agency and is fully capitalised by Everest Reinsurance. The Everest International Insurance Finance & Actuarial team provides high-profile services across Europe serving key stakeholders across Everest international Insurance and the wider Everest group.

Why join?

Key responsibilities:
- Assess and review all key business processes and identify risk areas to be mitigated by relevant controls relating to the following financial statement assertions: completeness, existence, accuracy, valuation, cut -off, rights & obligations, presentation & disclosure- Identify enhancements in the day-to-day financial operations, policies and procedures to optimize, streamline and reinforce the robustness the financial closing process- Represent finance in transversal projects to ensure related financial close risks are to be handled and mitigated appropriately by codesigning and implementing the respective financial processes and associated key controls. Initially key projects include Reinsurance Accounting, ERP, Billing, Co-insurance and Claims- Establish and monitor key financial controls to be included in the financial closing process including the process relating to frequency, documentation and storage- Implement and monitor consistent financial control framework standards and controllership metrics (dashboards & KPI’s) across all regions (Europe, UK/Ireland, Asia and Pacific) ensuring scalability and consistency- Support finance teams in responding to control comments raised in internal and external audits and enhance control framework as needed- Collaborate with Division, Group and internal audit in relation to Sox implementation for international- Build and maintain key cross-functional relationships that support Finance namely with the Operations and IT teams, and define KPIs

Skills and experience:
- BSC in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred- Proven finance/accounting experience including Solvency 2 pillar 2 or Sox experience- Understanding of functions pertaining to insurance accounting, closing and financial reporting. Relevant international experience in insurance industry is strongly preferred- Previous experience with project and change management- Leadership experience with strong interpersonal and team-building skills- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and be able to multitask in an ever-changing environment- Excellent PC skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables & VLOOKUPS)- Strong analytical, problem solving and technical skills- Self-starter; capable of working both independently and within a team environment- Strong Interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills

Competencies:
- The role holder will be required to embrace the Everest Core Values: Collaboration, Thoughtful Assumption of Risk, Execution, Humility and Leadership- The Everest Core Values are the foundation upon which we (a) conduct our work, and (b) conduct ourselves both internally with our colleagues, and externally with clients/customers- The Company's success and that of our employees begins with these values. All employees are expected to support and exhibit these values in their interactions with others and through their day-to-day responsibilities

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Paris, France

Additional Locations:
London