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Trainee Accountant Canada Life Reinsurance
Dublin
FULL TIME
December 3, 2024
Location:Dublin, IE
Company: Canada Life Group Services
Description:
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.
CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Full Time Fixed Term Contract position
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
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.
Role Overview
Reporting to the CL Re Senior Statutory and Regulatory Reporting Manager, the role of Trainee Accountant is a varied role involving the preparation of various management, statutory and regulatory reports. A key element of the role involves the preparation of board reporting.
This is a hybrid role which allows for a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working in the Dublin office for the remainder of the week.
What you will help us to achieve
Preparation of board reporting to include variance analysis explaining results versus budget and prior quarter.
Preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with local and group requirements on a transaction basis.
Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams.
Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
Other adhoc requirements.
Preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with local and group requirements on a transaction basis.
Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams.
Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
Other adhoc requirements.
What you will need to be successful in the role
Strong numerical ability.
A part qualified accountant with a good understanding of the accountancy career path.
Relevant finance experience in a life insurance or life reinsurance environment is an advantage.
Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
An ability to plan work, manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
A solid academic record and may be educated to Degree level in a numerical discipline (e.g. Accountancy, Statistics, Economics.)
A good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and Power Point.) Any SAP experience is beneficial.
A self-motivated approach to work with the capacity to work assertively and on their own initiative as part of a team and across teams
Key Competencies
Communication and Influencing
Drive for Results
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Planning and Organising
Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration
About us
Canada Life Reinsurance (CL Re) is a division of Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco) and a leading provider of client focused reinsurance solutions in the United States, Europe and, more recently, Asia. CL Re offers a range of innovative risk and capital management solutions covering mortality, longevity, health, lapse and investment risk for insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds. CL Re is continuing to expand the reinsurance solutions it offers to new and existing clients in many global markets.
CL Re has offices in Dublin, Toronto, Philadelphia, Bermuda, Barbados, and Regina. The Dublin office is the base for CL Re’s European and Asian operations as well as the Irish reinsurance entity, Canada Life Re Ireland dac (CLRe I). It comprises approximately 160 reinsurance professionals. It is a proactive, inspiring, and friendly environment where talent and hard work are recognised and rewarded.
As a Company we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
Lifeco and its companies have approximately $2.9 trillion in consolidated assets under administration and a capital ratio (LICAT) of 130% (as at 30/06/2024).
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 Reinsurance 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.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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