Manager - Advisory FAAS Insurance

Manager - Advisory FAAS Insurance Apply locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR7330 We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. The role: Due to our growth, exciting new positions have arisen for experienced individuals to join our Insurance team. These roles will include industry roles within the Insurance finance function and financial operations of our clients, as well as providing outsourced support for their global corporate compliance, monthly finance processes, or more project-based roles around transitions, streamlining processes, and driving efficiencies through process optimisation and automation solutions. Main responsibilities:

• Managing compliance assignments for multinationals including centralised statutory accounting and compliance projects;
• Supporting internal finance teams and financial operations;
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and using this knowledge on assignments;
• Providing practical accounting advice to clients on a variety of issues;
• Advice on accounting requirements under IFRS and Irish & UK GAAP;
• Identifying new business opportunities and working with internal contacts to convert leads and opportunities into projects;
• Ensuring quality and timely service is delivered to clients;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior finance personnel;
• Managing and coaching junior team members;
• Promoting FAAS both internally and externally, articulating all FAAS services and the value that we bring to our clients.

Skills and attributes:

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in dealing with accounting issues ideally in the Insurance industry;
• Detailed knowledge of financial reporting including practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements;
• Experience of relationship management, negotiating with and influencing senior individuals, both internally and externally;
• Experience in Multi National / Shared Services desirable;
• Committed to relationship development and able to identify opportunities to deliver the best value;
• A genuine interest in financial reporting issues;
• Aware of current topics in insurance and challenges facing the insurance industry;
• Good communicator, highly articulate with excellent report writing skills;
• Project experience in the insurance industry is desirable e.g., IFRS17;
• Regulatory reporting experience desirable e.g., CBI/BMA filings;
• A passion for client service;
• Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of the latest developments in financial reporting;
• Recognised accounting qualification;
• A strong knowledge of IFRS, Irish or UK GAAP and Irish or UK company law.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. #J-18808-Ljbffr