Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist the team in managing financial control activities related to the Company and its permanent establishments across the EEA;
- Work on the preparation of local Maltese reporting, including IFRS management accounts, IFRS financial statements, MFSA specific templates and Solvency II returns;
- Working with the Malta Finance team in the preparation of European reporting, which include branch accounts in accordance with local statutory reporting requirements and regulator specific templates;
- Collaborate with the Malta Finance team throughout the preparation of the external Financial Statements and Solvency II audits;
- Provide support to the the Head of Tax for the preparation, review and submission of Tax Returns across the jurisdictions within which the Companies operate;
- Working with the Malta Finance team to prepare reports to the Board of Directors and its Committees;
- Review of existing process and procedures with a critical mind and make recommendations in order to contribute towards process improvement;
- Working with the Malta Finance team on the enhancement and the development of periodic financial reporting documentation.
- Support the European branches and the wider London Finance Team to ensure that the Companies meet Group and external reporting deadlines;
- Periodic travel to London and Europe may be required as part of this role.
Experience
- 2-3 years’ post qualification experience within Financial Services;
- Working knowledge of reporting requirements imposed by US GAAP, IFRS, Solvency II, Maltese Company Law (familiarity with IFRS 17 reporting requirements will be considered a plus);
- Experience with Insurance Companies desirable;
- Working knowledge of tax regulations, including corporation tax, IPT and VAT.
Qualifications
- University Degree, ACCA, ACA or similar qualification.
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.