Trainee Accountant (Financial Accounts)-12 month FTC

Job Summary

Zurich Life Ireland (ZLAP) is recruiting for a 12 month FTC Trainee Accountant to join the Financial Accounts department team, part of the Zurich finance team. 

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.

The role to which you are applying for is a “Controlled Function (CF)” within the meaning of the Central Bank Reform Act, 2010. 

Your Role

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.

Overall responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

•    Prepare daily & month end bank reconciliations
•    Preparation of month end journals - prepayments, accruals to SAP
•    Preparation and analysis of monthly management expense reports
•    Liaise with other business areas to ensure the prompt resolution of outstanding reconciliation items
•    Assist Finance team with preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports to Group Headquarters
•    Assisting in preparation of Statutory Financial Statements for ZLAP and its subsidiaries
•    Assist Finance team with ad-hoc management reporting requirements 
•    Maintain a strong and robust control environment and execute controls within our internal controls framework

Your Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be beginning or at the initial stages of working towards an accountancy qualification(ACA,ACCA,CIMA).

Technical Skills & Knowledge & Education: 

Technical Competencies:
•    Understanding of Insurance and/or Financial Services.
•    Excellent Excel Skills;
•    A strong academic background;

Non-Technical Competencies:
•    Enthusiasm to learn and take ownership of new tasks;
•    Ability to think clearly and logically;
•    Positive and flexible attitude to change;
•    Maintaining thoroughness and accuracy while meeting tight reporting deadlines;
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
•    Team player

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office (Blackrock) per week.

 
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!