Financial Accountant-Hybrid - Dublin, Ireland - Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

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    Financial Accountant-Hybrid


    Zurich Insurance Europe AG (Ireland Branch) is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) team. The FAR team is responsible for the preparation, analysis and review of Group and regulatory reporting.

    Your Role


    As a Financial Accountant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

    • Prepare accurate and timely monthly reports which allow management to evaluate the performance of the business.
    • Ensure that all reporting is in line with IFRS, HGB (German GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
    • Ensure that all reporting is in line with Group Accounting policies.
    • Preparation of quarterly and annual NSTs in line with CBI requirements.
    • Preparation of quarterly and annual QRTs in line with BAFIN requirements.
    • Preparation of quarterly balance sheet packs.
    • Maintain a strong and robust control environment and execute controls within our ICFR framework.
    • Support/collaborate in various projects such as the implementation of HGB reporting.
    • Continuous development of systems and automation of processes.
    • Collaborate closely with other Finance teams (PPM and Actuarial Reserving)
    • Review any industry statistics and prepare presentation/reports for management

    Your Skills & Experience


    As a Financial Accountant your skills and qualifications will include:

    Qualifications:

    • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 3+ year's PQE.
    • Strong academic background with relevant Bachelor's degree.
    • Experience within the Insurance industry is preferred.

    Technical Competencies:

    • Understanding of Insurance and Financial Services.
    • Understanding of IFRS standards
    • Previous experience with SAP accounting an advantage.
    • Previous experience in working on system implementation projects an advantage.
    • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft excel skills.
    • Strong analytical skills

    Technical Competencies:

    • Positive, flexible can-do attitude.
    • Take ownership for area of responsibility.
    • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
    • Excellent attention to detail.
    • Self-starter with ability to use own initiative.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
    • Ability to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with all contacts inside and outside the Company.
    • Customer focused approach.

    Additional Information


    Primary work location is Blackrock 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 Jemma Doran is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

    Who we are

    Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

    Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

    At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let's Create a Brighter Future Together