Overview
Trainee Investment & Treasury Accountant - Canada Life Reinsurance, 3 year Fixed Term Contract. Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices, Dublin, Ireland.
Location: Dublin, IE
Company: Canada Life Group Services
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.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role of Trainee Investment & Treasury Accountant will involve assisting in the Company’s treasury processes and providing accounting services in relation to a portfolio of reinsurance investments. 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
* Assist in the OPEX and Treasury analysis and processes.
* Preparation and reporting of the Company’s capital and liquidity positions.
* Preparation of monthly journal entries for asset intensive transactions.
* Preparation of quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
* Review and analysis of the investment management system Multifonds.
* Reconciliation of accounts to the general ledger system, ensuring third party backup is available to support all balances and entries.
* Adherence to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
* Assistance with provision of information to internal and external audit teams in order to facilitate appropriate audit of transactions.
* Support actuarial colleagues and senior management in their analysis of investment results.
More Specific Responsibilities
* 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 PowerPoint). 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 Asia. CL Re offers a range of risk and capital management solutions and has offices in Dublin, Toronto, Philadelphia, Bermuda, Barbados, and Regina. Lifeco is a Canadian headquartered international financial services company with interests in life and health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance.
Canada Life Group Services is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Lifecareers@irishlife.ie.
Canada Life Group Services reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Unsolicited CVs/profiles supplied by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
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