Senior Forensic Accountant
Circa £90,000 + bonus
London - Hybrid (flex)
Insurance Sector
This PE backed, global provider of services and technology solutions to the insurance market has experienced several years of consistent and sustained growth.
With operations across multiple countries, an all-embracing approach to digital transformation and a market leading service offering, the business is going from strength to strength.
To support the ongoing growth, the new role of Senior Forensic Accountant has been created.
Responsibilities:
1. Resolve financial insurance losses, including business interruption, product recall, product guarantee, cyber, fidelity, and stock.
2. Investigate claims through detailed analysis and review of accounting records, third-party information, and general enquiries.
3. Evaluate and identify the real economic impact of the insured incident.
4. Assess and negotiate quantum with brokers, lawyers, accountants, and corporate management.
5. Work closely with claimants and adjusters, both independently and as part of a larger accounting team.
6. Collaborate with other consultants, such as construction consultants and engineers.
7. Research market trends and conduct interviews with various stakeholders.
8. Investigate and assess insured big ticket financial losses from inception to settlement.
9. Examine claims forms, policies, endorsements, and other records to determine coverage.
10. Service current clients and build relationships to grow the client base.
11. Investigate insurance claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining reports, and inspecting physical damage.
12. Set loss reserves.
13. Perform detailed analysis and review of financial and non-financial information.
14. Prepare reports by collecting and summarising information.
15. Identify potential litigation when appropriate.
16. Present evidence and serve as an expert witness at legal proceedings.
Required Candidate Profile:
1. Qualified accountant.
2. Critical: Experience of Forensic Accounting, specifically exposure to working on large scale losses.
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
4. Strong analytical skills.
5. Exceptional negotiation skills.
6. First class verbal and written communication skills.
7. Significant levels of gravitas and credibility.
8. Superb attention to detail.
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