World's leading insurance broker looking for Controller

Marsh is a world leader in delivering risk and insurance services and solutions to its clients. From its founding in 1871 to the present day, Marsh has provided thought leadership and innovation for clients and the insurance industry — introducing and promoting the concept and practice of client representation through brokerage, the discipline of risk management, the globalization of insurance and risk management services and many other innovative tools and service platforms. We have approximately 26,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital.

On behalf of Marsh we are seeking a Nordic Region Fiduciary Controller to a new, attractive position. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and well recognized enterprise.

You will report to Nordic Regional Controller.

Role

The Nordic Region Fiduciary Controller will be responsible for contributing in processes in the area of fiduciary (client asset management) accounting:

• day to day management of Nordic Fiduciary teams
• daily management of funds in & out of fiduciary systems
• oversight of debtors and creditors reconciliations and follow up activities
• oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting activities, including co-ordination of local work with activities performed in the Accounting hub (UK)
• develop key controls to ensure robust operation and efficacy of the fiduciary control environment
• ensure that implementation and use of fiduciary systems is optimized through the organization
• contribute to overall performance of the total business support
• day to day contact and co-operation with internal and external business partners

Background

• University degree within economics/finance is preferable. Education within accounting or equivalent in combination with work life experience might outweigh a finance degree
• minimum 5 years in similar role in a mid size/large enterprise
• good understanding of accounting
• minimum 1 year business area experience, preferable from broking business
• able to demonstrate up to date compliance and regulatory knowledge
• team leader or supervisor experience, but most importantly willingness to lead and manage people
• fluent in oral and written English and Norwegian (or Swedish, Danish)

Personal skills

• possess good communication skills
• able to lead and motivate people
• able to work organized and structured
• able to work focused toward common goals
• self motivated, dedicated and looking to progress in your career

Please contact Benedikte Riise, Kelly Financial Resources, for further information about this role on +47 23 23 86 07/930 83223

CV and application letter must be submitted by November the 26t. Please use the e-mail address on the right, or use the link below to enter your application directly at www.finn.no

http://www.finn.no/finn/job/management/object?finnkode=38261863