Job Description
Role Title: Senior Financial Accountant - Group Accounting Location/Office Policy: Hybrid approach to working, which will include a blend of onsite (Dublin) and remote working What is the Role: This is a senior financial accountant position in a team which has a critical role in ensuring that the Group's financial reporting is transparent and fully compliant with all statutory and IFRS requirements. It engages and collaborates with the business and finance on all key accounting matters. The successful candidate will be part of this highly focused collaborative team, and experience in the role will offer opportunities for further career advancement in the organisation. The role is being offered on a permanent basis. Key accountabilities; Assist in the implementation of Group accounting policies, resolve accounting queries on new products, group projects, major business lines and organisational events and analyse the accounting for complex transactions. Support decision makers on strategic initiatives, proposing solutions that optimise the Group's objectives while encompassing transparent financial reporting Support the development of the Group's external financial reporting through reviews of new disclosures and the development of disclosures that are driven by the implementation of new or modified accounting policies. Play a key role in the timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for annual financial report and half yearly financial report. Liaise with external auditors on technical accounting issues and external reporting requirements to enable an efficient and effective audit as appropriate Present to senior management as required on key technical issues. Support the accounting policies team in responding to comment letters from regulators (e.g. IAASA) and other industry fora on topical items. Why Work for AIB: We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements. Some of our benefits include; Market leading Pension Scheme Healthcare Scheme Variable Pay Employee Assistance Programme Family leave options Two volunteer days per year Please click here for further information about AIB's PACT - Our Commitment to You. Key Capabilities IFRS accounting principles Business partnership and consulting Technical Communication / Presentation If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact Talent Acquisition for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV's sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.