Senior Manager, Accounting and Controls Advisory

Overview

In this role you guide accounting and reporting for Insurance clients, blending technical IFRS/UK GAAP expertise with technology-enabled finance transformation. You’ll lead complex advisory engagements, shape accounting judgments, and drive large-scale transformation programs. You work closely with actuarial, tax, risk and regulatory experts to deliver high-quality assurance and value for clients. This is a stakeholder-facing role that builds Deloitte’s reputation as a thought leader in insurance accounting.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible working policy
• return-to-work coaching
• wellbeing focus
• world-class development

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and interpretation of new accounting standards and challenge complex transactions
• Act as the lead SME on complex accounting judgements for audit teams
• Coordinate seamlessly with other Deloitte teams (actuarial, tax, risk, regulatory) to deliver integrated input
• Drive insurance transformation projects for global clients, delivering exceptional results
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders on insurance accounting and reporting matters
• Maintain market awareness to position Deloitte as a thought leader
• Lead diverse teams in an inclusive culture, recognising individual contributions
• Support growth of the Insurance practice through thought leadership and business development

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant with experience leading accounting teams in professional services, accounting policy, or large IFRS/UK GAAP audits in insurance
• Extensive experience leading complex technical accounting advisory engagements (IFRS 17 required)
• Experience in finance transformation within insurance (General Insurance, Life & Pensions, Insurance Broker, London Markets)
• Strong understanding of technology, AI and automation opportunities in finance transformation and accounting/reporting
• Excellent communicator with stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff both in person and remotely
• Strong people management and development skills
• Proven ability to grow and maintain internal and external networks

• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• leadership and people development
• IFRS 17
• UK GAAP
• finance transformation

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