Pension Scheme Accountant

Our client a leading global investment management firm operating here in Ireland is looking to recruit a Pension Scheme Accountant to join their Dublin office. This position is suitable for a candidate with meticulous attention to detail who is willing to work on their own initiative and has a very strong sense of ownership and responsibility. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

·      Work within a team responsible for the preparation of the Annual Reports for Pension Schemes.

·      Accurately produce Scheme Annual Reports for Pension Schemes in accordance with Statements of Recommended Practice for Pension Schemes and the requirements of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

·      Responsible for all work assigned through to final sign-off by auditors.

·      Liaising with internal pension administrators/client services managers/actuaries/legal as part of the preparation of accounts process.

·      Liaising with external auditors in order to facilitate an efficient audit of the Pension Scheme and responding to all audit queries on a timely basis.

·      Reporting directly to the Manager Pension Fund Accounts.

The candidate should have:

·      Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with experience and knowledge of pension scheme accounting and financial reporting.

·      Detail orientated and strong work organisational skills.

·      Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately.

·      Strive to deliver high quality work and ability to meet deadlines with a strong sense of ownership.

·      Readiness to display self-directed initiative.

·      MS Word and Excel skills.