Management Accounts Assistant
Dublin, IE
Canada Life Assurance Europe plc (‘CLE’), a company within the Great West Lifeco Group, is a life assurance company with a branch in Germany. CLE sells unit-linked pension and protection products to customers in Germany through independent brokers. We have offices in Dublin, Cologne and Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt).
Our brand values reflect the kind of company we are today and strive to continue to be in the future:
Ambitious: We consistently pursue our goals and constantly look for new opportunities and we are ready to go the extra mile for our customers.
Creative: Together with our partners we offer appropriate and flexible solutions that inspire.
Unconventional: We break new ground in order to offer our customers the best protection for a good life.
Better: We constantly work on our abilities and strive to offer our customers superior products and services.
Strong: Based on our performance and with the support of our Canadian parent company we look to provide the highest security for the future for our customers, partners and employees alike.
Collaborative: We move forward together, helping each other to become better and together we find good solutions both for the customer and for ourselves.
Responsible: We act transparently and fairly, and are forward-thinking and risk-aware for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees.
People – our customers and employees alike – are at the heart of everything we do at CLE. We share a deep commitment to our customers and to each other. If you are looking to work in an inclusive, supportive and dynamic workplace on a path of growth, we’re glad you found us! Whether you are starting your career or looking to develop your expertise as a specialist, we’ll support you every step of the way.
What we offer
Hybrid working model – excellent city centre location with attractive working from home options;
Personal Protection – Company Pension, Death in Service Benefit, Health Insurance Allowance, Income Protection Scheme, optional Specified Illness Scheme;
Health & Wellness – Top-Class Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work Scheme, Policies supporting Work/Life balance, Digital Doctor to name but a few.
Role Overview
The purpose of this role is to support the CLE Management Accounting team in the achievement of its objectives. This will be achieved by performing accounting duties suitable for a partially qualified accountant.
Team Background
We are seeking a part-qualified accountant to join the CLE Management Accounts team. The candidate will report to the Head of Management Accounts in CLE. The team currently consists of eight people, six are located in Germany (Neu-Isenburg and Cologne) and two in Dublin. The total finance function in CLE consists of 22 people.
This is a fast paced role with lots of interaction with teams around the business and within the finance function itself. The main requirement of the role is to oversee the month-end process and to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
What you will help us to achieve
Journal entries and review of expenses in advance of month-end.
Headcount Reporting
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations and maintenance of fixed asset register.
Preparation of reports internally for the Executive team
Reporting to divisions in the Canada Life / Irish Life Group.
Query resolution with staff around the business
Assistance with budgeting and forecasting
Assisting in engagements with both internal and external auditors
Review, design and develop reports, systems documentation and procedures/instructions
What you will need to be successful in the role
Part-Qualified Accountant
Minimum 1 year of management accounts experience
Advanced knowledge of Excel and SAP an advantage
Oracle EPM, Concur and Workiva knowlege particularly desirable
The successful candidate will have a high level of self-motivation
Enthusiastic and able to represent the company in a professional manner
Key Competencies
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.
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 lifecareers@irishlife.ie 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