About this role
Polo Managing Agency is a provider of outsourced managing agency services within the Lloyd’s market. Due to business growth, a Syndicate Accountant role is available, reporting to the Syndicate Financial Controller (“SFC”) and responsible for day-to-day activities of the syndicate finance function. You must have a solid syndicate background and have detailed Lloyd's returns experience. To control the finance processes for the allocated syndicates. This includes: financial management, financial close, regulatory reporting and internal controls, prior to review by the SFC . The role includes liaising closely with clients, plus internal and external stakeholders, to ensure robust processes are in place and the full range of finance tasks are completed to a good standard. Review syndicate bookkeeping entries and controls operated by the outsourced service provider (a Cheltenham based Polo service company). Prepare/Review Syndicate management accounts, including analytical review of results. Prepare/Review key balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare/Review Lloyd’s returns including QMA Delta, QMB, Flash, Interim and Year-end Report and Accounts (includes “tagging”). Prepare/Review Solvency UK returns. Prepare/Review Overseas Reporting including schedules F&P, US and Canadian SIS. Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts. Prepare management information for Syndicate Management Committees. Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting. Respond to client and internal queries as required, maintaining a high level of service throughout. Liaise with Auditors. Support project work, including new syndicate launches as required.