A leading insurance company based in Dublin 1 are expanding their finance team and hiring for a Trainee Accountant position. This is a 3-year fixed term contract with hybrid working, a competitive salary and very strong benefits package/Study Support.

The role of Trainee Accountant will involve providing accounting services in relation to a portfolio of reinsurance transactions. They are looking for a part qualified accountant with 2+ years’ experience and relevant finance experience in a life insurance or life reinsurance environment is an advantage/experience in practice who audits insurance companies.

What you will help us to achieve

Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts on a transaction basis and reporting same to the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager.
Management of the day to day working relationships with brokers and clients, specifically relating to queries and analysis on client statements.
Preparation of variance analysis explaining transaction results versus prior periods and/or budget.
Ensuring transaction accounts are settled in a timely manner and liaise with treasury personnel to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to facilitate settlements or to advise of incoming receipts to facilitate investment.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
Reconciliation of accounts to the general ledger system, ensure third party backup is available to support all balances and entries.
Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams to facilitate appropriate audit of transactions.

Requirements:

Strong numerical ability.
At least 6/13 ACCA exams passed or part qualified CIMA.
Stamp 4/EU Passport compulsory.
Experience with monthly and quarterly accounts, day to day dealings with brokers or queries within Financial Services
A good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint.) Any SAP experience is beneficial.

Key Competencies

· Communication and Influencing

· Drive for Results

· Problem Solving and Decision Making

· Planning and Organising

· Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration

For more information, please reach out today

01 614 6182 or [email protected]

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