Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant
Job type: Daily rate | 6 months initially (with the potential for extension or permanency)
Working model: Hybrid, 2 days per week in Dublin centre & 3 days per week working from home
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Financial Accountant with experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry. You will join a profitable team that is expanding and currently very busy. Candidates who can hit the ground running are particularly desirable.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting function, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes.
Partly/ newly qualified Financial Reporting Accountants can also be considered, provided you have strong hands-on experience in Solvency II reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Reporting
- Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare, review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Support
- Financial Controls
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience working within the insurance or reinsurance industry.
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Experience in a financial accounting or financial reporting role.
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Strong understanding of month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.
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Hands-on experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and performing account reconciliations.
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Experience supporting internal and external audits.
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Strong attention to detail, with the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
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Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at different levels.
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A proactive, practical and hands-on approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the detail.
Desirable:
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Experience or exposure to Solvency II (SII) reporting requirements.
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Experience using Oracle financial systems.
- Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or actively studying towards one.
Note:
Notice Period: Candidates with a notice period of up to one month will be considered.
No visa sponsorship is provided.
