Overview
Zurich Life Assurance are currently recruiting for a Group Pensions Annual Reporting Specialist. This role supports our continued focus on enhancing service delivery within our Group Pensions department. This role includes but is not limited to the preparation of full audited accounts for pension schemes with over 100 members. Meeting regulatory deadlines is a key part of this role. This role may be available part-time or full time, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Technical Skills & Competencies
3-5 years pension experience in pensions or account reconciliation.
Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, with specific emphasis on expertise in Excel, is a must.
Strong numeric ability.
Excellent analytical skills.
Minimum qualification of QFA.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently also in a dynamic team environment.
Strong time management and organisation skills.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of client level benefit statements, alternative annual reports, pre-renewals and trustee annual reports.
Ensuring all audited accounts are delivered to an acceptable time scale and compliant with all regulation.
Reconcile cash flow for pension schemes for the relevant reporting period.
Proactively schedule and plan Annual Reports for completion within relevant deadlines.
Proactively communicate to management and suggest improvement actions/opportunities.
Expand knowledge and exchange it with team members.
Build relationships with external auditors and enhance our service offering.
Ensure high quality output that meets accounting standards.
Willingness to learn and take ownership of routine practices.
Attend trustee meetings on behalf of Zurich where necessary.
Build resilience within the team by training others how to prepare audited accounts.
Support and engage with new projects and initiatives which impact service delivery.
Location
Blackrock based.
Equal Opportunity
Zurich is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
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