Genworth Financial
Vacancy
| Job title: Accountant | |
| Company: Genworth Financial Location: Shannon, Ireland |
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| Salary: DOE | |
| Benefits: Quinn Health Care Contributory Pension Scheme | Type of employment: Permanent, Full time, ACCA member required, Candidates requiring work permits not considered |
| Date added: 29th October 2009 | Closing date: 1st January 2010 |
| Job description: | |
| Genworth Financial is a leading global insurer serving the lifestyle protection, retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers throughout 25 countries. It employs some 7,000 people worldwide, boasting a diverse and talented team of professionals. In Europe, Genworth focuses on Payment Protection and Mortgage Insurance, working with banks, IFA’s and other financial institutions. Its products help these groups to grow their business by reducing the risk of their loan portfolios and increasing revenues. By combining its pan-European experience with local knowledge and service, Genworth Financial offers its clients a unique partnership approach. •Preparation of account reconciliations in functional and US reporting currencies on a monthly/quarterly basis as per Genworth account reconciliation policy and deadlines. •Discuss reconciliation issues with the Senior accountant of each southern country and drive resolution of any outstanding account reconciliation issues. •Make sure all reconciliations are uploaded timely to Genworth's Account Reconciliation system (Phoenix) •Reconciliation of operating systems data to general ledger data. •Reconciliation of US GAAP and UKGAAP balances. •Post any required journal entries directly into general ledger This list is not exhaustive, additional reasonable duties may be required from time to time. | |
| Person specification: | |
| Basic Qualifications Required •Excellent planning and analytical skills •Highly self-motivated and organised with attention to detail •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Ability to work independently to meet aggressive targets •Team Player •Strong communication skills •Educated to degree level with full qualification in Accounting •Minimum 2/3 years accounting (desirable to have experience in insurance industry) •Knowledge of accounting fundamentals •Proficient with financial spreadsheet packages (strong Excel skills) •Fluent in English •Valid European visa or working permit Preferred Qualifications •Ability to travel if needed •Italian or Portugese desirable but not essential | |
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| How to apply: apply via website | | |
| Website: | |
| www.genworth.com | |
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