Financial Accountant-Hybrid

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Financial Accountant-Hybrid

This role will cover the financial and management reporting for the ZIC Ireland Branch and the Technical Centre of Excellence (TCoE) Reporting Unit. The successful candidate will have a strong Finance background, be confident managing different stakeholder relationships, have lots of energy & enthusiasm, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

Your Role

As a Financial Accountant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

  • 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 ZIC IE and TCoE management committees.
  • Expense management, including booking of appropriate accruals and prepayments in SAP, and subsequent GFER reporting.
  • Ensuring timely booking of Inter-Company Invoices for group and other services along with clear and concise communication to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Preparation of the Statutory Financial Statements for Zurich Holdings Ireland Limited.
  • Management of Bank Accounts, checking of weekly Accounts Payable Payment Runs,
  • Administration of the system for Amex Card Holders and payment requisitions.
  • Assist in Regulatory Reporting Process to CBI as required.
  • Maintain a strong and robust control environment.

Your Skills & Experience

As a Financial Accountant your skills and qualifications will include:

Qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 2+ year's PQE.

Technical Competencies:

  • Previous experience with SAP accounting an advantage
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft excel skills
  • Understanding of IFRS standards
  • Strong analytical skills

Non-Technical Competencies:

  • Positive, flexible can-do attitude.
  • Take ownership for area of responsibility.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • 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.
Additional Information

Primary work location is Dublin based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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




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