Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Financial Assistant - Accounting

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant industry experience.
Previous experience in Group reporting and technical accounting.
Part-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Ability to interpret and manage financial information across multiple companies and business units.
Strong Excel skills, including Power Query; high IT literacy is required.
Knowledge of financial accounting, processes, and systems.
Good working knowledge and experience of enterprise resource planning systems.
Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet established deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex information.
Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to improving processes and delivering high-quality output.

Responsibilities

Support the Group Financial Accountant with the application of IFRS across the Group.
Assist in preparing IFRS-aligned workings and supporting documentation for audit and statutory reporting.
Assist in preparing monthly holding company trial balances.
Support preparation of statutory financial statements for legal entities across the Group.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in statutory and management reporting.
Assist in preparing the monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements.
Develop understanding of consolidation principles and system processes to ensure high-quality Group reporting.
Contribute to timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Provide analysis and technical support to the Director of Group Finance and the wider Finance team.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen reporting quality, system efficiency, and process robustness.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Planful.

The Financial Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality financial accounting and reporting across the Group. The role contributes to statutory reporting, consolidation processes, acquisition accounting, and ongoing improvements to financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a high performing Finance function.

IFRS Accounting & Technical Support

Support the Group Financial Accountant with the application of IFRS across the Group.
Assist in preparing IFRS aligned workings and supporting documentation for audit and statutory reporting.

Group Reporting

Assist in preparing the monthly holding company trial balances.
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for legal entities across the Group.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in all areas of statutory and management reporting.

Group Reporting & Consolidation

Assist in preparing the monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements.
Develop an understanding of consolidation principles and system processes to ensure high quality Group reporting.
Contribute to timely and accurate month end, quarter end, and yearend close activities.

Ad Hoc and Cross Functional Support

Provide analysis and technical support to the Director of Group Finance and the wider Finance team.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening reporting quality, system efficiency, and process robustness.

3-5 years of relevant industry experience ·
Previously worked in Group reporting & Technical accounting
Part qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Ability to interpret and manage financial information across multiple companies and business units.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.
High level of IT literacy, including strong Excel skills (including Power Query); experience with Planful is an advantage.
Knowledge of financial accounting, process, and systems.
Good working knowledge and experience of ERP’s
Proactive, curious, and committed to improving processes and delivering high quality output.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
Demonstrates personal pride, professionalism, and accountability
Ability to meet established deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and quality Strong numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills, ability to articulate complex information.
Experience with Planful is an advantage.

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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