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
Role Overview
Reporting to the CL Re Senior Statutory and Regulatory Reporting Manager, the role of Trainee Accountant is a varied role involving the preparation of various management, statutory and regulatory reports. A key element of the role involves the preparation of board reporting.
What you will help us to achieve
· Preparation of board reporting to include variance analysis explaining results versus budget and prior quarter.
· Preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
· Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with local and group requirements on a transaction basis.
· Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams.
· Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
· Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
What you will need to be successful in the role
· Strong numerical ability.
· A part qualified accountant with a good understanding of the accountancy career path.
· Relevant finance experience in a life insurance or life reinsurance environment is an advantage.
· Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
· An ability to plan work, manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
· A solid academic record and may be educated to Degree level in a numerical discipline (e.g. Accountancy, Statistics, Economics.)
· A good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint.) Any SAP experience is beneficial.
· A self-motivated approach to work with the capacity to work assertively and on their own initiative as part of a team and across teams
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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