Job Title: Lead Corporate Financial Systems Analyst
Reporting to: Director, Corporate Financial Systems Business Programs
Position Type: Permanent
Overview
Why Tokio Marine HCC?
Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Lead Corporate Financial Systems Analyst in our European Headquarters located in London. As a key member of the Corporate Financial Systems team, you will have the opportunity to work with current and future technology in an environment that focuses on team goals and objectives.
The Corporate Financial Systems Team provides support for all users of PeopleSoft Financials and Expenses across all facets of the application, ensures the integrity of the PeopleSoft general ledger and ensures that the system is running smoothly. The team also manages and delivers on a prioritised list of projects as agreed by the PeopleSoft Steering Committee.
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, this role:
- implements and maintains the department data system;
- oversees integration projects and system enhancements; and
- ensures that all processes are completed effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Relying on broad and comprehensive expertise in technique or discipline, this role is accountable for accomplishing the following assignments and has substantial latitude for actions or decisions made without review and acts independently under general direction.
- Implement accounting/financial systems and databases by providing analysis, setup, and testing of programs to ensure accurate financial results and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles.
- Document test results and troubleshoot program issues.
- Collaborate with IT and other applicable departments to ensure all user needs are identified and included into system requirements and all technical aspects are properly documented and addressed.
- Develop and test interfaces between all applicable systems/databases.
- Identify and make recommendations for improving processes and procedures for assigned accounting/financial systems and databases.
- Create and maintain system documentation, user manuals and training documents.
- Perform all system administration for assigned business application including security administration, configuration management, system monitoring, and appropriate documentation of all activities.
Competencies
Planning
- Develop work plans, establish timelines, and set goals for proposed work including special projects, techniques and/or strategies.
- Assign resources as needed.
- Meet commitments on deadlines.
Communication
- Communicate project results and recommendations to all levels, internally and externally.
- Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives.
Cost Management
- Drive innovation by improving existing business processes and developing new processes.
- Perform work thoroughly in a cost-efficient manner and at a high productivity level.
- Responsible for developing and accountable for project budgets.
Business Controls and Policies
- Comply with all corporate policies and procedures.
- Report any breakdown in controls to management.
- Conduct all activities in a safe manner.
- Ensure all the above are followed by assigned project team members.
People Management
- Does not generally have people management responsibility but may lead or direct special projects.
- May assist with the review and evaluation of personnel.
Essential
Skills and Experience Specification:
- A minimum of ten years of relevant and progressive professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance especially in the implementation and maintenance of PeopleSoft Financials accounting systems.
- Understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles Possess and have ability to apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
- Advanced proficiency with various PeopleSoft Financial modules specifically Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and Treasury.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
- Exceptional organisational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; strong decision-making skills and problem-solving aptitude
- Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment
- Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential material strictly in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
- An exceptional communicator and able to make connections across the organisation at multiple locations
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience
Soft Skills
- Professional approach and delivery of work product.
- Energy, enthusiasm, persistence and adaptability.
- Excellent communicator at all levels with strong stakeholder engagement and a proven ability to influence and lead others.
- Expert at building relationships with multiple stakeholders within the organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of working in fast paced matrix management organisations.
- Assertive but sensitive to conflicting demands on others.
- Must have the credibility to provide respectful challenge, quality assurance and support to SMEs and sponsors.
- Focus on timely delivery of quality outputs.
- Strong advocate of collaborative working.
- Highly proficient in written and visual communication targeted to different audiences.
- Commitment to development of self and others
- Drive and commitment to achieve individual, project and team objectives
What We Offer
The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.
The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.
