OCIO & Change - Accountant, European Technology- Canada Life

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Irish Life Group Full time
  • Full Time Permanent position
  • Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices (Abbey St, Dublin 1)

What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.  

The Team
The OCIO* & Change – Accountant/Analyst will be part of a team providing financial business partnering, budgeting, management accounting, reporting and forecasting services to the wider organisation (* Office of the Chief Information Officer)

This team provides financial objectivity, challenge and insight into European Technology’s finances and the performance of technology change programmes. It will provide Senior Leaders with support making effective decisions that drive business performance and the achievement of the division’s financial and strategic objectives. 
 

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Partner with European Technology OCIO and Change teams to understand and report on project financial performance and prepare monthly financial outlooks
  • Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analysing variations from budget. There will be a particular focus on engagement with, and support of, the organisations OCIO and Change Management functions
  • Maintain month end processes and contribute to the production of periodic financial and management reports and/or group returns within agreed deadlines
  • Produce recurring and ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision making
  • Identify areas for process improvement
  • Support preparation of Business cases
  • Review, design, develop and/or implement accounting systems and reports, systems documentation and procedures/instructions
  • Monitor and review the work of less experienced / trainee accountants
  • What you will need to be successful in the role
  • Newly Qualified accountant (or passed finalist) with 3 to 4 years’ experience (~1 year PQE)
  • Previous experience of working in an IT or shared services environment an advantage
  • Experience in building budgets / forecasts and financial modelling and analysis an advantage
  • Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
  • Oracle EPM and SAP systems knowledge particularly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The successful candidate will have a high level of self-motivation.
  • Enthusiastic and able to represent the company in a professional manner.

 
Key Competencies

  • Communication and Influencing
  • Drive for Results
  • Planning and Organising
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration

About us
Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for the Great-West Lifeco Group’s European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies, with business operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Isle of Man.
European Technology sits within Canada Life Group and encompasses the technology community across all European entities, Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Europe, and Central Technology Services. European Technology supports the business strategy and collaboration of technology across all European divisions.
There are multiple IT units within European Technology, each of which has its own individual set of technology platforms. Central Technology Services (CTS) provides IT infrastructure and security operations services to Europe. 
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.  Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.  We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.  
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.   
CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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