RecruitGibraltar are currently helping our client who is one of the largest insurers in Gibraltar, who has a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to join this high performance team based in Gibraltar. They are a forward thinking Company and seek employees who have the same drive and motivation in their chosen career. Their desire to retain their market leading position means that all aspects of their business model are managed with a view to being the best and providing an outstanding working environment for their staff in all their locations.

What will you do as a Financial Controller?

• Management of the annual statutory accounts and regulatory returns, including liaison with other Group companies for financial reporting purposes
• Develop and deliver the Financial Control Framework Strategy and continually challenge it to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s evolving risk appetite
• Ensure appropriate policies are in place within the department and wider organisation in controlling and managing financial transactions in line with the Financial Control Framework
• Management of year end and interim statutory accounts process for the Company
• Owner of quarterly and annual Solvency II regulatory Returns
• Be the link between Finance and Risk and Compliance and seek to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the respective functions
• Key finance contact within Actuarial, providing supporting reserving analysis and calculations
• Preparation and review of technical accounting memos and discussion papers for management
• Analysis of key variances and provision of commentary on financial performance
• Involvement in budgeting and forecasting

What do you know that makes you a great Financial Controller?

• Previous experience in a dynamic commercial environment, preferably insurance
• Experienced Finance Professional with minimum 5 years post qualified experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Solvency II is required, with detailed knowledge highly desirable
• Competent/advanced Microsoft Excel and Office user
• Proven people manager and effective leader and communicator
• Someone who effects change and is challenging to all stakeholders
• Team Player that is self-managed and an effective delegator


Salary based on experience with bonus & an excellent relocation and benefits package.