Description:
We are seeking for our Dublin office a dynamic and hardworking individual for a contract position (maternity cover) on our Group Reporting & Accounting Policy team. This opportunity will offer the successful candidate an active role in supporting Group and shareholder reporting for a large, global reinsurance company. The role will be part of a key finance team leading the accounting and financial reporting and will offer a diverse experience across multiple reporting bases. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation and/or review of US GAAP financial statements and press release, results presentations, and Audit Committee reporting for the Group
- Preparation and/or review of the financial package sent to the Group parent under French GAAP based on instructions received from Group
- Preparation and/or review of financial reporting controls
- Research on accounting standards and documentation of new, significant or unusual transactions in line with the Group’s accounting policies and preparation of accounting memos and related policies
- Ongoing research and keeping up to date with all relevant technical accounting, disclosure and reporting standards/guidance
- Management of close calendars and significant coordination and communication with teams in other PartnerRe locations globally including investments, planning and performance management, corporate accounting, legal, actuarial, risk management, and tax
- Participation in ad-hoc external reporting related projects or activities
Qualification And Skills Technical Skills
- Strong IT skills including skilled use of Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) are required.
- Experience with Workiva for financial reporting and presentations would be considered an asset
Soft Skills
- High degree of attention to detail, with information produced being complete, accurate and of a high standard
- Comfortable working independently and analyzing technical information and results
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with colleagues of all levels and from all cultures within a global organization
- Ability to adapt effectively to change and willingness to take on additional work and responsibilities
Work Expereince/Education
- Minimum of 5+ post-qualification experience in (re)insurance industry and financial reporting experience obtained in the (re)insurance industry or in a Big 4 accounting firm
- Strong up-to-date technical knowledge and experience with reporting for life and non-life reinsurers, ideally under US GAAP or IFRS/Irish GAAP
- Experience with researching and drafting accounting memos and/or policies
- Familiarity with French GAAP is not required as all training will be provided on the job
- Experience liaising with external auditors and other accounting and (re)insurance professionals will be an asset
- Professional accounting designation – ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA or equivalent