Senior Client Accounting Manager

Introduction At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. Overview Acting as Client Service Director on a number of clients, the successful candidate will ensure exceptional levels of service are upheld by working in conjunction with the client service teams and managers, providing guidance and assisting in leadership. How you'll make an impact Client Service Responsibilities Play an active role in board meetings, presenting all financial, tax, treasury, compliance, company secretarial and administrative matters. Responsible for all client accounting, tax, regulatory, treasury and other company administration issues and ensuring all agreed timetables and deadlines for financial, regulatory and Board reporting are me. Liaises (in consultation where necessary with CSD, and/or Compliance officer) with the GFSC, HMRC, Guernsey Income tax office, lawyers, banks, investment advisers/managers, auditor, other professional advisers, and where appropriate: parent group external/internal auditors, lawyer. Prepares management accounts and statutory financial statements, including input to and maintenance of the accounting records. Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards (UK/US GAAP, IFRS, SORPs etc.) Prepares budgets, forecasts and any other financial reports that may be requested by the client from time to time. Ensures investment of client funds in accordance with Board instructions/strategy, including co-ordination of opening/closing of accounts, minimisation of currency and credit risk exposures Prepares and files all relevant tax returns (e.g. re Corporate tax, IPT, ETI etc.) and ensures all relevant tax compliance, liaising with parent group tax department where necessary Maintaining accurate business plans. Performs regular solvency and capital adequacy monitoring. Prepares and files the annual insurance return to the GFSC. Ensures currency of Client Due Diligence documentation and maintenance of the permanent file (including upon take-on/new client: completion of new company/cell checklists, set up of permanent and other files, accounting records etc.) Maintains the Minute Book and other statutory registers. Prepares and makes all necessary filings with the Guernsey Company Registry, issuing of notices etc. and other compliance with Company Articles. Management Responsibilities Assist in the development of Client Executives The potential to act as the primary contact for clients in strategic matters Responsible for high quality and timely delivery of all services required by clients, ensuring standards are upheld and clients are satisfied with the level of service. Attends and presents at all client board meetings Liaison and communication at all times with the wider teams to ensure smooth and consistent communication between the client service teams Competent awareness of client compliance with relevant laws and regulations Ability to review business plans and submissions to GFSC for new and existing clients Ability to review policy documents, slips, cover notes, endorsements, certificates or other contractually binding insurance or reinsurance documentation Reviews board packs Act as Director / Alternate Director on client entities as required including authorised signatory where appropriate Business management responsibilities: Adhere to Artex Policies and Procedures at all times Undertake all activities in a professional and ethical manner Attend and actively participate in internal meetings initiatives Complete timesheets accurately and on time Contribute to the overall positive working environment with impeccable conduct Project management Ability to represent Artex at industry forums and meetings Ability to attend Client Service Director Forums About you Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required. Preferred: Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen. Behaviors: Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner. #LI-DNI Client Service Responsibilities Play an active role in board meetings, presenting all financial, tax, treasury, compliance, company secretarial and administrative matters. Responsible for all client accounting, tax, regulatory, treasury and other company administration issues and ensuring all agreed timetables and deadlines for financial, regulatory and Board reporting are me. Liaises (in consultation where necessary with CSD, and/or Compliance officer) with the GFSC, HMRC, Guernsey Income tax office, lawyers, banks, investment advisers/managers, auditor, other professional advisers, and where appropriate: parent group external/internal auditors, lawyer. Prepares management accounts and statutory financial statements, including input to and maintenance of the accounting records. Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards (UK/US GAAP, IFRS, SORPs etc.) Prepares budgets, forecasts and any other financial reports that may be requested by the client from time to time. Ensures investment of client funds in accordance with Board instructions/strategy, including co-ordination of opening/closing of accounts, minimisation of currency and credit risk exposures Prepares and files all relevant tax returns (e.g. re Corporate tax, IPT, ETI etc.) and ensures all relevant tax compliance, liaising with parent group tax department where necessary Maintaining accurate business plans. Performs regular solvency and capital adequacy monitoring. Prepares and files the annual insurance return to the GFSC. Ensures currency of Client Due Diligence documentation and maintenance of the permanent file (including upon take-on/new client: completion of new company/cell checklists, set up of permanent and other files, accounting records etc.) Maintains the Minute Book and other statutory registers. Prepares and makes all necessary filings with the Guernsey Company Registry, issuing of notices etc. and other compliance with Company Articles. Management Responsibilities Assist in the development of Client Executives The potential to act as the primary contact for clients in strategic matters Responsible for high quality and timely delivery of all services required by clients, ensuring standards are upheld and clients are satisfied with the level of service. Attends and presents at all client board meetings Liaison and communication at all times with the wider teams to ensure smooth and consistent communication between the client service teams Competent awareness of client compliance with relevant laws and regulations Ability to review business plans and submissions to GFSC for new and existing clients Ability to review policy documents, slips, cover notes, endorsements, certificates or other contractually binding insurance or reinsurance documentation Reviews board packs Act as Director / Alternate Director on client entities as required including authorised signatory where appropriate Business management responsibilities: Adhere to Artex Policies and Procedures at all times Undertake all activities in a professional and ethical manner Attend and actively participate in internal meetings initiatives Complete timesheets accurately and on time Contribute to the overall positive working environment with impeccable conduct Project management Ability to represent Artex at industry forums and meetings Ability to attend Client Service Director Forums Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required. Preferred: Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen. Behaviors: Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner. #LI-DNI