Insurance Financial Accountant (18-Month Contract)

Le Meas Executive Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meas Executive Search partners with a well-established insurance organisation for a Financial Accountant on an 18-month maternity-cover contract in Dublin. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, regulatory returns and key finance operations.

The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders, auditors, actuaries and external partners to ensure accuracy and compliance across all financial processes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong Excel and systems capability.
• Detail-oriented with tight reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts, journals and Board/Audit reporting.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and support audits.
• Manage Solvency II regulatory reporting and submissions.
• Produce cash-flow forecasts and support budgeting and tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, premium collection and commissions.
• Monitor reinsurance, investments, liquidity and counterparty exposures.
• Review third-party deliverables and strengthen financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and automation.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Le Meas Executive Search partners with a well-established insurance organisation for a Financial Accountant on an 18-month maternity-cover contract in Dublin. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, regulatory returns and key finance operations.

The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders, auditors, actuaries and external partners to ensure accuracy and compliance across all financial processes.