ABOUT AXA MPS FINANCIALAXA MPS Financial is a life insurance company under Irish law, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and operating in the Italian market under the Freedom to Provide Services regime, through a widespread network of banks.It was established in 1999 in Dublin as a company specialized in Unit and Index Linked insurance products, and since 2007 it has been part of the AXA MPS Joint Venture (which owns 100% of the company through AXA MPS Assicurazioni Vita S.p.A), combining the historical expertise and traditional local presence of the Montepaschi Group with AXA's international leadership in financial protection.Since January 1, 2014, the company has been part of the AXA ITALIA insurance group.POSITION MISSION & MAIN ACTIVITIESMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBPrepare, review and submit Financial Reporting obligations for AXA Group (IFRS), Local reporting (FRS Preparation of financial reporting schedules for submission to Irish & Italian regulatorsPreparation of budgeting and forecasting schedules for submission to groupLead contact with External auditors to successfully complete annual auditAssist in the processes associated with Group and Local Solvency II reporting and filingProduction of MI reports (both periodic and ad-hoc) for parent companyPrepare the documentation appropriate to the Internal Financial Controls processPrepare documents for the reporting of Shareholder assetsAssist in preparation of taxation schedulesKEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES:Completion of reports according to Group timetable including Quarterly Reporting Forecasting and Budgeting.Preparation Preliminary CT filings, CT return etc.Exception free Internal Financial Control ReportException free Solvency II Control ReportUnqualified Audit opinion by External AuditorsAssist in producing timely and accurate monthly reporting schedulesCommunicate and liaise with third partiesMeet reporting targets for Regulatory returnsProjects specified by the Financial Controller / CFOKEY CUSTOMERSInternal:Financial Controller Chief Financial Officer Senior Management TeamExternal:External AuditorsIndustry & Regulatory bodiesThrid Party Administration Service ProviderParent company Finance DepartmentPROFILE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIESQualifications: Qualified accountant and member of a recognised Accountancy body or equivalent with post qualification experience Knowledge:Knowledge in Solvency II requirementsKnowledge of IFRS reportingKnowledge of GAAP reportingKnowledge of Irish tax and life insurance legislationUnderstanding of products sold through life assurance marketsSkills:Excellent written and oral communicationPresentation skillsExcellent PC Skills (Excel)Strong analytical skills.Ability to learn quickly.Be comfortable working in a relatively small team / companyPositive, can-do attitude.