Company Description
PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi‑line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world. Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care. Core to the PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day‑to‑day experience that will allow you to shape your own career, grow in a supportive environment, connect with a community of experts and make an impact.
Job Description
Job Summary
We currently have an opportunity for an External Reporting Accountant in our European External Reporting team. The successful candidate will be part of a 10‑person team based in Dublin. The key responsibility of this role will be to assist with IFRS 17 reporting for the PartnerRe legal entities (in Canada and Singapore) and the quarterly close process for the Irish legal entities.
The role enables you to build strong relationships at all levels across the organisation and establish trust with key stakeholders.
About The Role
Preparation and review of annual audited statutory IFRS 17 financial statements, quarterly unaudited statutory accounts, quarterly and annual regulatory submissions and other required filings.
Preparation and review of quarterly unaudited statutory accounts for Irish legal entities.
Preparation and review of quarterly and annual regulatory submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland and other applicable regulators.
Assessment and documentation of new standards/reporting requirements originating across multiple bases, for example, US GAAP / IFRS / Irish GAAP / EIOPA.
Internal and external stakeholder management, for example legal entity management teams, local auditor, IT finance and actuarial teams.
Preparation and automation of the reports to the Board and Audit Committee and financial statements.
Support on tasks performed on other legal entities in the group.
Support on local and group projects as they arise.
Qualification and Work Experience
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of one year of post‑qualification experience.
Experience in the (re)insurance industry is a must.
Solvency II reporting experience is desirable.
Appetite to learn and develop IFRS 17 knowledge.
Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail; information produced should be complete, accurate and of high standard; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culture of continuous improvement.
Soft Skills
Proven experience working to tight reporting deadlines.
Ability to work on one’s own initiative with an ambitious attitude.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a multi‑national team.
Additional Information
PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.
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