Trainee Accountant, Financial Accounts – 12 month FTC
Zurich Insurance
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Blackrock • 🇮🇪 Ireland
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Entry Level
About the role
- prepare daily & month end bank reconciliations
- preparation of month end journals - prepayments, accruals to SAP
- preparation and analysis of monthly management expense reports
- liaise with other business areas to ensure the prompt resolution of outstanding reconciliation items
- assist Finance team with preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports to Group Headquarters
- assisting in preparation of Statutory Financial Statements for ZLAP and its subsidiaries
- assist Finance team with ad-hoc management reporting requirements
- maintain a strong and robust control environment and execute controls within our internal controls framework
Requirements
- beginning or at the initial stages of working towards an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- understanding of Insurance and/or Financial Services
- excellent Excel Skills
- ability to think clearly and logically
- positive and flexible attitude to change
- maintaining thoroughness and accuracy while meeting tight reporting deadlines
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- team player
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
- equipment allowances
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
bank reconciliationsmonth end journalsprepaymentsaccrualsfinancial reportingStatutory Financial Statementsmanagement reportinginternal controlsExcel
Soft skills
communication skillsteam playerthoroughnessaccuracylogical thinkingflexibilitypositive attitude
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA