Senior Manager - Balance Sheet Accountant

We are M&G Global Services Private Limited (formerly known as 10FA India Private Limited, and prior to that Prudential Global Services Private Limited). We are a fully owned subsidiary of the M&G plc group of companies, operating as a Global Capability Centre providing a range of value adding services to the Group since 2003. At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

M&G Global Services has rapidly transformed itself into a powerhouse of capability that is playing an important role in M&G plc’s ambition to be the best loved and most successful savings and investments company in the world.

Our diversified service offerings extending from Digital Services (Digital Engineering, AI, Advanced Analytics, RPA, and BI & Insights), Business Transformation, Management Consulting & Strategy, Finance, Actuarial, Quants, Research, Information Technology, Customer Service, Risk & Compliance and Audit provide our people with exciting career growth opportunities. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate financial reporting of the balance sheet/ income statement (both on a Group and local statutory basis) to ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS) and local regulatory requirements (Solvency II) and maintain the balance sheet/ income statement accounts in the statutory ledgers for the assigned M&G Insurance entities
• Perform the quarterly GL close and reconciliations of assets and liabilities/ movements of revenue and expenses to ensure accuracy and completeness of Balance Sheet / Income statement
• Prepare all workings for input into Tagetik for disclosures purposes ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Conduct detailed analysis of charges and expenses for the Unit -Linked business at product level
• Prepare all Solvency II workings for input into Tagetik and ensuring compliance with Solvency II reporting requirements (i.e. quarterly and annual quantitative reporting templates (QRTs) for Solvency II Balance sheet, Assets and Own Funds and Premiums, claims and expenses)
• Support the resolution of validation errors into the consolidation tool
• Facilitate late adjustment process and work with Finance Operations to meet tight deadlines
• Ensure compliance with current accounting standards and Insurance procedures to maintain a robust financial control regime
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and delivery of other finance change projects including ad hoc projects to support continuous improvements and process enhancements
• Internal and external audit support for areas of responsibility
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues & maintain effective working relationships with other teams across M&G Finance, ensuring that insurance reporting needs are communicated, understood and met

Key Stakeholder Management

Internal

• Reporting Analysis team
• IFRS 17 Production team
• Internal data suppliers; Finance Operation, Core actuarial team, etc.
• Change team
• Group Reporting team
• Internal audit team
• Finance technology team

External

• External auditors
• External data suppliers e.g. third party system administration

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS (or the equivalent) principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory Solvency II is advantageous
• High analytical skills and attention to detail to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Proficient in Excel and handling large volumes of data.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Practical experience using a general ledger and consolidation solution tool.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team and independently.
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex financial reporting issues and discrepancies effectively.

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of the production and delivery of financial reporting for an Insurer / Insurance Accounting experience.
• Prior experience in Life Insurance is required.
• Experience in accounting for With Profits products and its complexities (advantageous)
• IFRS 17 experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with local regulations, particularly Solvency II, is beneficial, though not required.

Educational Qualification:

• Chartered accountant qualification (CA) or the equivalent

M&G Behaviours relevant to all roles:

Tell it like it is: Respectfully speaking up to create better ways forward - both direct and empathetic

Own it now: Putting your name on things with confidence to drive progress and results quickly

Move it Forward Together: Forming cross-functional teams to seize the right opportunities and solve real problems.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.