Investment Back Office Account Assistant

17 hours ago

Dublin Pike, Ireland Zurich Insurance Full time

Investment Back Office Account Assistant
Job Summary
Zurich Life Assurance Plc (ZLAP) are looking for an Accountant Assistant to work on the Self‑Directed team within the Investment Back Office area of Finance. The Self‑Directed team’s primary responsibility is to process investment transactions in a timely and accurate manner.

This role may be available part‑time or full‑time. We want the best people for our roles and recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full‑time, so talk to us during the interview about the flexibility you may need.

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

Your Role
As part of the Self‑Directed team, you will help ensure that all daily trade processing is accurately completed and that the ZLAP records are properly reconciled. You will also get exposure to the other teams within the Investment Back Office – Investment Accounts, Unit Pricing, Investment Compliance and Self‑Directed.

Reflect cash and trade transactions to the ZLAP investment system.

Issue premiums to stockbroker partners within agreed deadlines.

Reconcile ZLAP investment system with stockbroker records.

Communicate regularly with other departments within ZLAP to facilitate encashments.

Execute tasks and controls within Self‑Directed efficiently and effectively within our risk framework.

Implement process improvements and control enhancements.

Liaise with internal teams: Settlements, Unit Pricing, Investment Accounts and Operations.

Update process and procedure documents.

Perform ad‑hoc project work as required by business needs.

Your Skills And Experience

Recent graduate with a third‑level qualification in Accountancy, Finance, Business or Mathematics.

Willingness to undertake an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Relevant financial services experience is an advantage.

Competencies and Behaviours

Organised, self‑motivated and able to work to tight daily and monthly deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.

Confident communicator, versatile team player and capable of working independently.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Positive and flexible attitude to change.

Customer‑focused approach.

Additional Information
Primary work location: Blackrock. Position is Dublin‑based. This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days in office per week.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, our recruiter looks forward to receiving your application by clicking the “Apply online” button.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Finance

Industries
Insurance and Financial Services

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