Financial Accountant

Role:                                 Financial Accountant

Department:               Finance

Contract Type:         Permanent, Full Time                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Company Profile:

The Hannover Re Group (www.hannover-re.com) is the third largest reinsurance group in the world and Hannover Re (Ireland) DAC (“HRI”) is a wholly owned subsidiary.

With approximately 4,000 staff worldwide, HRI employs 65 professionals in its Dublin office.

At HRI we strive to attract high quality talent and creative thinkers to realise our vision - to be Somewhat Different.  HRI has a collaborative management philosophy and non-hierarchical environment which offers a unique and attractive working environment.  We focus on attracting rounded and exceptional talent with long-term potential.

We recognise that the expertise and engagement of our people are core to the success of our Company. We welcome and embrace diversity of thought, perspective, background, competencies and skills to create an environment where everyone can be their true selves at work and feel accepted, respected and supported.

We take a long-term view on development, placing emphasis on challenging our people to realise their ambitions within an open and respectful environment.  We have a strong track record of providing career progression opportunities, both locally and internationally.

We have active Sports & Social, Charity and Green Committees and we offer a flexible working environment.

Combining both L&H and P&C business within one entity, HRI generates Reinsurance Revenue of approximately USD 4bn per annum. HRI is a core subsidiary of the Hannover Re Group with financial strength ratings of A+ from A.M Best and AA- from Standard & Poor’s. 

Hannover Re (Ireland) DAC is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Overall Purpose:

The Financial Accountant will have responsibility for the high quality and timely delivery of Group and local statutory and regulatory reporting.  Working closely with the Head of Finance the successful candidate will play a fundamental role in the delivery of the quarterly financial and regulatory reporting processes and will be responsible for coordinating the process in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requirements.

The role will require interaction and collaboration with individuals across the wider Finance team and across departments, as well as with Senior Leadership.  

Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                                           

• Responsible for the co-ordination of the quarterly financial statements and internal management review process
• Responsible for the co-ordination of the quarterly regulatory returns
• Manage and contribute to the production of the Company’s annual statutory financial statements on an IFRS basis
• Responsible for co-ordination of liquidity & cash management, including banking administration
• Assist with the preparation of the Company’s tax returns
• Evaluate and improve processes and procedures within the scope of the role as required
• Involvement in efficiency initiatives to improve the workflow within the department and the Company
• Any other ad-hoc responsibilities and administration requirements in line with priorities and needs of the Finance function

Experience:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience working in a professional services firm or within a similar regulatory/ financial reporting environment
• Insurance industry experience is preferable but not essential
• Experience in SAP reporting tools is an advantage

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills – proven track record in meeting deadlines
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Strong report writing skills
• Resourceful and a creative problem solver
• Excellent Excel skills with a comprehensive knowledge of MS Office

Person Specification:

• Team player - ability to interact well with others
• Inquisitive - has the confidence to question, challenge and influence change as appropriate
• Highly organised individual who takes satisfaction in seeing tasks through to completion
• Efficient and responsive ensuring all deadlines are met
• Problem solver - proactively overcomes obstacles and implements effective solutions
• Adaptable, flexible and reliable
• Ability to work independently, influence and engage across the Company