Canada Life Assurance Europe plc ('CLE') is a dynamic insurance company with over 700 people across our offices in Germany and Ireland. We have been operating in Germany since 2000 and have established a fast-growing presence in one of the world's largest and most established markets. We specialise in providing innovative unit-linked pension, savings, and protection solutions and have become a trusted partner for life insurance products distributed through independent brokers. It is our priority to support our customers at every stage of life with the best products and service, tailored to their needs - and we're doing it all in a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees.
Role Overview
Reporting to the CLE's Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the role of Trainee Accountant is a varied role involving the preparation of various management, statutory and regulatory reports. A key element of the role involves the preparation of board reporting.
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
* Preparation of board reporting to include variance analysis explaining results versus budget and prior quarter.
* Preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
* Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with local and group requirements on a transaction basis.
* Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams.
* Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.
* Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis.
* Other ad hoc requirements.
What you will need to be successful in the role
The successful candidate will ideally have/be:
* Strong numerical ability.
* A part qualified accountant with a good understanding of the accountancy career path. The successful candidate will be expected to progress with their accounting qualification and study support will be provided.
* 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
* German speaking skills preferred
Key Competencies
* Communication and Influencing
* Drive for Results
* Problem Solving & Decision Making
* Planning & Organising
* Team Working & Cross Functional Collaboration
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Even if you don't see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we encourage you to reach out and apply if you feel you are a good fit for the role. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.
Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.