Senior Finance Manager with experience ideally within Life Insurance companies required immediately, as Head of Finance, by Global Leader for 12 Month Contract.
Role Purpose:
The role holder will lead the Finance Department and interact with senior management as part of the Company’s Management Committee. They will represent the Company’s interests on all financial matters within the wider business in Ireland, Europe and Insurance Head Office.
Responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for ensuring the requirements and standards of the Group Insurance and Finance Functional Instruction Manuals and Group Standards Manual are applied and met.
• Lead the implementation of the Company’s strategy from a finance perspective, insuring that robust financial processes are in place to effectively manage the risks of the Company and report on its financial performance.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with key business partners including the wider Group, Actuarial team, external and internal auditors and tax and regulatory authorities.
• Responsible for delivering high standards of Financial Control.
• Responsible for delivery of timely and meaningful information to the Company’s management team.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance
• Monitor performance of Finance team
• Co-ordinate staff training, development, recruitment and retention of the Finance Team
• Lead the implementation of Company strategy within the Finance Team.
• Provide recommendations to Management on improvements of controls and financial procedures
• Work with and on behalf of both primary and secondary reporting lines when escalating matters that may cause concern.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring the requirements and standards of the Group Insurance and Finance Functional Instruction Manuals and Group Standards Manual are applied and met.
• Lead the implementation of the Company’s strategy from a finance perspective, insuring that robust financial processes are in place to effectively manage the risks of the Company and report on its financial performance.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with key business partners including the wider Group, Actuarial team, external and internal auditors and tax and regulatory authorities.
• Responsible for delivering high standards of Financial Control.
• Responsible for delivery of timely and meaningful information to the Company’s management team.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance
• Monitor performance of Finance team
• Co-ordinate staff training, development, recruitment and retention of the Finance Team
• Lead the implementation of Company strategy within the Finance Team.
• Provide recommendations to Management on improvements of controls and financial procedures
• Work with and on behalf of both primary and secondary reporting lines when escalating matters that may cause concern.
Knowledge & Experience:
• Qualified Accountant / Actuary with a minimum of 5 PQE preferably in the Life Assurance Industry
• Familiar with Insurance IFRS standards, regulatory reporting, Solvency II/risk based capital
• Strong IT competence with experience of General Ledger and Policy Administration systems
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to assessand monitor potential risk senarios and take effective action to eliminate these risks.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and play an effective role in wider teams
• Qualified Accountant / Actuary with a minimum of 5 PQE preferably in the Life Assurance Industry
• Familiar with Insurance IFRS standards, regulatory reporting, Solvency II/risk based capital
• Strong IT competence with experience of General Ledger and Policy Administration systems
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to assessand monitor potential risk senarios and take effective action to eliminate these risks.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and play an effective role in wider teams
Desired Skills & Experience
Accountant, Qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CPA, Audit, Financial Reporting, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Life Insurance, Insurance
Company Description
Eden Recruitment (Finance & Accountancy) Eden Recruitment is one of the most highly regarded Recruitment Companies operating in Ireland today. As the Resourcing Partner of Choice to a growing number of satisfied clients, many of whom list amongst the best companies to work for in Ireland (both Domestic and International organisations). One of the Key Cornerstones to Eden Recruitments business is our Finance & Accountancy Division. Staffed by highly experienced Finance Recruitment Professionals, our Finance & Accountancy Division services a broad range of functions across the spectrum. Whether it is a Permanent or Contract requirement, the Eden Team will provide a timely, cost effective Recruitment Solution that is proven in the market place. Eden Recruitment is well networked and capable of resourcing hard to find skills within the following verticals: · Fund Services (Fund Accountants, Fund Administrators, Client Services, Shareholder Services, Transfer Agency) · Compliance & Risk · Middle Office · Front Office · Corporate Banking (Trade Services, Payments & Cash Management, Relationship Management/Sales) · Treasury (Corporate & Banking) · Corporate Finance & Investment Management · Insurance & Re Insurance · Accountants (CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Commercial Accountants) · Ledger (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Assistants, Credit & Collections) Eden Recruitment is an ISO 9001 Approved Company and committed to delivering a Quality driven service to both clients and candidates alike. To discuss your resourcing requirements, contact me on +353 (0)1 4744 512 or martin@edenrecruitment.ie
