Financial Accountant (Trainee/Newly Qualified) Dublin

Job Summary

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for a Trainee/Newly Qualified Accountant to work within the Finance Function for a fixed term 12 month contract.

This role will provide financial support to the Irish Finance Team in relation to the Technical Centre of Excellence Reporting Unit, ZIC IE Branch and other Zurich entities. The successful candidate will be at the final stage of their accounting qualifications or newly qualified, have good inter-personal skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.  

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Role Responsibilities

•    Ensure that all reporting is in line with IFRS, Irish GAAP or German HGB requirements where appropriate and comply with Group Accounting policies.

•    Management reporting, including forecast and plan activities, with regular reporting to the relevant management committees.

•    Expense management, including booking of appropriate accruals and prepayments in SAP.

•    Ensuring timely booking and settlement of Inter-Company Invoices for group and other services along with clear and concise communication to all relevant stakeholders.

•    Preparation of the Financial Statements for relevant Zurich entities.

•    Maintain a strong and robust control environment.

•    Ad-hoc management reporting as required.

Your Skills & Experience

As a Trainee/ Newly Qualified Accountant your skills and qualifications will include: 

Qualifications:

•    Newly qualified or working toward your professional qualification ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
•    Strong academic background with relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Technical Competencies:

•    Advanced MS Office skills, with emphasis on MS Excel and Powerpoint.
•    Manage multiple concurrent tasks within strict timelines.
•    Ability to work as part of team working to tight deadlines.
•    Ability to operate effectively in business partner role.
•    Advanced numerical & analytical skills.
•    Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts.

Non-Technical Competencies:

•    Positive, flexible can-do attitude.
•    Take ownership for area of responsibility.
•    Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise key deliverables.
•    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.

Integrity:

•    Working at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory, compliance and financial requirements e.g. Data Protection, Code of Conduct, Health & Safety and regulator standards.
•    Working at all times in accordance with group/company policy and processes.
•    At all times follow best practice.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. Occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations. Hybrid working will be faciliated as part of our way of working.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter 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!