Financial Reporting Specialist UK Market (Insurance Accounting, IFRS17)

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! 

Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends? 

We are excited to advertise this fantastic opportunity to become a part of the Aviva’s Insurance, Wealth and Retirement (IWR) Finance Reporting team. The role will give successful candidates an exposure to senior stakeholder management, the ability to strengthen their skills in external reporting (IFRS and Solvency II) and a platform from which to move their career forward at pace. 

The role will require the successful candidate to apply professional judgement and expertise on accounting and reporting matters, brief and present to varied stakeholders and look to implement improvements in our end-to-end financial reporting processes. Candidates should be comfortable in liaising with other finance teams and areas of the business to deliver excellence in reporting outputs. With its central position this role is a perfect opportunity to gain visibility and develop a broad network across a wide range of teams and an insight into the financial performance of the IWR business.  

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, with a chance of extending to a permanent employment.

What will you be doing? 

• Validate and report of the UK Life IFRS and SII results related to Unit Linked products 

• Monthly and Quarterly reporting of financial performance and IFRS disclosure analyses to support Aviva Group results and statutory accounting 

• Monthly and Quarterly submissions of Solvency II data 

• Supporting the timely delivery of Financial Results 

• Providing SME support to a varied change agenda 

What we’re looking for? 

• University degree preferred in economics, finance & accounting or similar  

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in technical accounting in insurance or audit of financial institutions. Or minimum 3-4  years of general accounting or general audit experience.   

• Very good  English language (daily work with English-speaking stakeholders) and very good  Polish skills (approx. C1 level required) 

• Presentation and stakeholder management skills 

• Proactive approach, ability to challenge status quo 

• Problem-solving skills 

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:  

• Contract of employment  

• Performance Bonus  

• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)  

• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)  

• Additional parent privileges:  
  - baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent  
  - shortened working time after parental leave  

• Employer-funded group insurance  

• Employee Shares Plan  

• Extra day off for birthday  

• Paid time off to volunteer  

• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)  

• Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service  

• Psychological support consultations  

• Access to the e-learning platforms  

• Internal employee referral program  

• Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month

• Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center  

• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers  

• Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter  

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!   

Aviva is for everyone!

We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright!  

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.  

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.  

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try! 

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