Key Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting cycles, ensuring financial results are reviewed accurately and on a timely basis.
Compile financial reports and supporting analysis for senior leadership, Executive Management, Audit and Board-level committees on a quarterly basis.
Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audit engagements, ensuring relevant information and documentation are provided as required.
Perform reviews of significant balance sheet accounts and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting evidence.
Assist with the production and finalisation of statutory Annual Financial Statements in accordance with applicable Irish GAAP requirements (FRS 102/103).
Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of external financial and regulatory submissions, including:

Periodic Solvency II reporting to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).
Preparation of GAAP-adjusted financial information for tax reporting purposes.
Additional regulatory submissions and reporting obligations relating to the company’s European operations.

Contribute to strengthening the company’s financial control framework through the ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of accounting controls and procedures.
Play an active role in finance change initiatives, supporting the enhancement of financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities to improve accuracy and operational effectiveness.
Assist with ad hoc assignments and strategic initiatives across the Financial Control & Reporting function.

Requirements & Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience.
Strong experience in financial accounting, financial control and external reporting, ideally within the insurance or wider financial services sector.
Good technical knowledge of Irish GAAP, particularly FRS 102 and FRS 103.
Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing month-end, quarterly and year-end reporting processes.
Understanding of Solvency II reporting requirements and experience dealing with regulatory submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and/or Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) would be highly advantageous.
Previous experience managing internal and external audits, including liaising with auditors and addressing audit queries.
Strong understanding of financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and financial governance.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting issues.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver to tight reporting deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with senior management and key stakeholders.
Experience with finance transformation, process improvement or system implementation projects would be an advantage.