Syndicate Accountant

at  ASTA SOLUTIONS ASIA PTE LTD

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1 Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
2 Qualified in a professional accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
3 Familiarity and experience of Lloyd’s reporting requirements desirable.
4 Sound knowledge of IT systems – especially Excel, Vision, Sun Accounts.
5 Strong organisational skills and ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
6 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
7 Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to ASA-CEO.
8 Ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels and establish strong relationships both internally and externally.
This job profile gives only outline duties. However, in an organisation such as ours, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the list of key tasks. Individuals are therefore required to be flexible in their approach and attitude when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of the job, the individual should agree a new job profile with their manager.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To undertake regulatory and management reporting in respect of Lloyd’s entities in support of ASA CEO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Maintain accounting records for managed and outsourced syndicates (as delegated) including completion of the trial balance.
2 Assume responsibility for the preparation of reconciliation work e.g. bank balances, accounts receivable etc.
3 Prepare all Lloyd’s Regulatory returns for Lloyd’s Syndicates, including Annual returns, Quarterly returns, GST Returns, Tax Returns etc to be reviewed by ASA CEO.
4 Prepare Syndicate Management Accounts.
5 Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts, management information and financial schedules and monthly and quarterly accounting information, as required.
6 Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting.
7 Assist in the migration of key tasks to syndicate personnel and to monitor the accuracy of this data.
8 Liaise with syndicate staff, auditors, and actuaries as necessary.
9 Ad hoc projects.