Key Accountabilities & Role Requirements:
- Prepare the first draft of board reports to a high standard
- Responsible for preparation of VAT and PIB returns
- Responsible for preparation of RMAR and QF1 returns
- Responsible for preparation of quarterly TB’s for service companies to a high standard
- Posting weekly journals and review of bank recs
- Assistance with the year end external audit
- Any other ad hoc tasks
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Ability to resolve problems independently whilst paying attention to detail. Understand underlying finance structures and processes
- Insurance experience (Lloyd’s and company desirable)
- ERP/EPM systems (essential)
- Proficiency in Excel
- Data reconciliation experience and technical capability
- Adaptability and resilience – ability to work effectively under ambiguity and tight cutover timelines
Qualifications & Experience:
- Insurance accounting experience essential
- Oracle experience desirable
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in insurance accounting role
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. #wspi
About UsWestfield Specialty International Culture
Our culture is centred around three core values: Excellence, focused on high performance, agility and embracing change; Ambition, where inquisitiveness, challenge and a bold approach is encouraged; and Collaboration, delivering shared goals through collective expertise, diversity of thought and transparency. All three are underpinned by Reward & Recognition, where people are supported & respected, and success is celebrated.
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years' experience in insurance accounting
- Insurance accounting experience (company and Lloyd's desirable)
- Experience preparing VAT, PIB, RMAR, QF1 returns and quarterly trial balances
- ERP/EPM systems experience
- Proficiency in Excel
- Data reconciliation experience and technical capability
- Experience supporting year-end external audits
- Ability to resolve problems independently and understand finance structures/processes
- Adaptability and resilience under tight timelines
- Oracle experience
Westfield Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Westfield Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Westfield Insurance.
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Retirement Support — A defined-benefit pension alongside a 401(k) with employer contributions is presented as a standout component and an uncommon combination today. Safe-harbor style 401(k) contributions are referenced, adding reliable long-term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time off, and parental/caregiver leave. PTO levels are described as ample with increases over tenure and dedicated volunteer time.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives and fitness reimbursement are available, with on-site amenities like a fitness center and cafeteria at the home office. Learning resources and recognition programs further support overall wellbeing.
Westfield Insurance Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.
