Full Time Fixed Term Contract position, 3 years durationHybrid role based in our City Centre officesWhat we offerWe 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 to name but a few. Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-)
Role Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role of Trainee Accountant will involve providing accounting services in relation to a portfolio of reinsurance transactions. 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 monthly and quarterly accounts on a transaction basis and reporting same to the Finance Manager/Senior Finance ManagerManagement of the day to day working relationships with brokers, clients and other internal departments in relation to queries and analysis on client statements.Preparation of variance analysis explaining transaction results versus prior periods and/or budget.Ensuring transaction accounts are settled in a timely manner and liaise with treasury personnel to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to facilitate settlements or to advise of incoming receipts to facilitate investment.Reconciliation of accounts to the general ledger system, ensure third party backup is available to support all balances and entries.Adhere to all internal controls over the financial reporting process.Facilitate and assist with provision of information to internal and external audit teams in order to facilitate appropriate audit of transactions.
What you will need to be successful in the role
Strong numerical abilityA part qualified accountant with a good understanding of the accountancy career pathRelevant finance experience in a life insurance or life reinsurance environment is an advantageWell developed verbal and written communication skillsAn ability to plan work, manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of all deliverablesA 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 beneficialA self-motivated approach to work with the capacity to work assertively and on their own initiative as part of a finance team and across other functional teams.About usCanada 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, Asia and Europe. CL Re offers a range of innovative risk and capital management solutions covering mortality, longevity, health, lapse and investment risk for insurers, reinsurers and pension funds. CL Re is continuing to expand the reinsurance solutions it offers to new and existing clients in many global markets.CL Re has offices in Dublin, Toronto, Philadelphia, Bermuda, Barbados and Regina. The Dublin office is the base for CL Re's European and Asia Pacific operations and the Irish reinsurance entity, Canada Life Re Ireland dac (CLReI). It comprises approximately 168 reinsurance professionals. It is a proactive, inspiring and friendly environment where talent and hard work are recognised and rewarded.Lifeco and its companies have approximately $3.5 trillion in consolidated assets under administration and a Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) ratio of 131% (as at 30/09/2025).As a Company we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and reachtheir full potential. 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 Reinsurance by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.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.