Trainee Accountant
- Recruiter
- Zurich
- Location
- Dublin
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 17 Jul 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
Zurich Life Ireland is looking for a Trainee Accountant who will form part of the Financial Reporting Team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the financial reporting process. Your Team The Zurich financial reporting team is responsible for the preparation, analysis and review of: IFRS, Solvency II and local financial reporting including an extensive MI pack detailing expense management, profit by source, solvency and other KPIs, and ensuring compliance with Group accounting policy Ongoing analysis and interpretation of the financials to provide meaningful business insights to the various stakeholders Operational reporting to and on behalf of the various stakeholders in the business Expense reporting including planning, forecasting and commentary on variances to provide business insight for expense management Annual Statutory Financial Statements for ZLAP and its subsidiaries Annual/quarterly returns to the Irish Financial Regulator and ensuring financial regulatory compliance Your Role As a Trainee Accountant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: Preparation of daily and month-end bank reconciliations Preparation of month-end journals such as prepayments and accruals to SAP Liaise with other business areas to ensure the prompt resolution of outstanding reconciliation items Assist finance team in preparation of monthly management accounts, and quarterly and annual financial reports to Group HQ Assist Finance team with ad-hoc management reporting requirements Other Adhoc duties Your Skills and Experience 6-18 months experience in a similar role Proficient in MS Excel with experience using for financial reconciliations Progressing towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) A strong academic background Ability to think clearly and logically Positive and flexible attitude to change Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting tight reporting deadlines Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Additional Information Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations. If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter Lisa Sheridan is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”. Who we are Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,200 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Zurich has about 54,000 employees worldwide who form the basis of its success, helping our customers in more than 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterised by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. ...
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