Our client is a Financial Services / Insurance sector specialist seeking and addition in finance.
This role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, in-house Finance team International company in the heart of Dublin.
As Financial Accountant you’ll be working as part of a team of 5 finance professionals, ensuring that monthly financial reporting and management information the company and its ancillary companies are prepared accurately and on a timely basis and that financial policies, procedures and controls are being adhered to.
What you’ll be doing:
You'll ensure that all financial reporting for the company and its Asian Branches is completed in accordance with all relevant reporting standards/requirements and consistent with the policies approved by the Board.
Further specific role responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for ensuring that working papers, back-up papers and controls supplied by external administrators are reviewed and queried as appropriate.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly Management Information reports for distribution to board of directors.
• Providing auditors with necessary information to allow them complete annual audit in time efficient manner.
• Maintaining Key Finance Controls and assisting internal auditors.
• Ensure that all other monthly, quarterly and annual timetable actions are completed and Finance Monthly Task Calendar is signed off accordingly.
• Preparation of quarterly returns to the Central Bank of Ireland ensuring appropriate sign off and governance.
• Approval of management expenses within delegated authorities.
• You'll manage the ongoing relationship with outsourced service providers in relation to financial reporting.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the external auditors of and its Asian Branches.
• Maintain good working relationship with other members of the Corporate Office and Head of Actuarial Function and actuarial staff.
What we’re looking for:
• You'll be a qualified ACA.
• Knowledge of Irish GAAP & IFRS and accounting fundamentals.
• A sound working knowledge of insurance accounting and Solvency II reporting is a necessity.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• A working knowledge of the operation and risks of a life insurance company.
• Understanding of liquidity and credit risks and the associated mitigating controls.
• Good communication skills are required for dealing effectively with Internal colleagues (Actuarial staff in the UK Head Office) and external stakeholders (outsourced providers and auditors).
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers and highly organised.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussing reduced hours, job share arrangements and flexible working so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Our Rewards
Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Share schemes
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (with the option to buy an additional up to 5 days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Volunteering
Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary, you will also receive an excellent benefit package including:
Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
• *Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
• Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy an additional up to 5 days
• Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
• Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of these benefits)
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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