The Role

Zurich Life Assurance are currently recruiting for aGroup Pensions Annual Reporting Specialist.

This role supports our continued focus on enhancing service delivery within our Group Pensions department. This role includes but is not limited to the preparation of full audited accounts for pension schemes with over 100 members. Meeting regulatory deadlines is a key part of this role.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

As a Group Pensions Annual Reporting Specialist your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• 3-5 years pension experience in pensions or account reconciliation.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, with specific emphasis on expertise in Excel, is a must.
• Strong numeric ability.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Minimum qualification of QFA
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently also in a dynamic team environment
• Strong time management and organisation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of client level benefit statements, alternative annual reports, pre-renewals and trustee annual reports.
• Ensuring all audited accounts are delivered to an acceptable time scale and compliant with all regulation
• Reconcile cash flow for pension schemes for the relevant reporting period
• Proactively schedule and plan Annual Reports for completion within relevant deadlines
• Proactively communicate to management and suggest improvement actions/opportunities
• Expand knowledge and exchange it with team members
• Build relationships with external auditors and enhance our service offering
• Ensure high quality output that meets accounting standards
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of routine practices
• Attend trustee meetings on behalf of Zurich where necessary
• Build resilience within the team by training others how to prepare audited accounts
• Support and engage with new projects and initiatives which impact service delivery

Additional Information

Work location is Blackrock based.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!