About Us
The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees. Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.
Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.
Location
Belfast/ Derry -Londonderry/ Strabane
Your role in the team
Recently Allstate has diversified into Finance and Accountancy with a selection of exciting roles, and we are seeking the best people with the freshest ideas to join our new team. We are currently seeking a Financial Data Analyst to support our growing financial footprint.
In Corporate Accounting we're a collection of unique individuals who come together as one team to provide financial reporting, accounting, planning and analysis, develop and implement comprehensive solutions and share learnings. We are ambitious, analytical and continuously improve our ways of working, leaving things better than how we find them. We thrive in a supportive working culture where we recognise each other for the work we do, we win together. We are critical to the control environment. We are agile, using innovative solutions we deliver value to our customers. We challenge ideas to leverage collective expertise and create the best path forward.
We love what we do, we develop each other and we have a lot of fun! If you’d like to join us, we would love to hear from you.
As an Accounting Team Manager, the successful candidates will be leading a team based in Northern Ireland and the US working closely with the Allstate Finance and Accountancy functions in the USA. These areas support the Allstate Corporation in a wide range of activities from financial reporting, analysis and consulting to corporate and operational accounting.
Must be a team player able to demonstrate strong customer focus with the energy, drive and commitment to successfully work through any and all issues and objectives related to this role and that of the overall team.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Reviews Treasury Stock Inventory and weighted average share repurchase calculation
Reviews monthly Direct Cash Flow Reports for Property and Casualty Insurance companies
Validation of schedules in the external disclosures for 10Qs and 10Ks related to capital and other corporate level transactions
Reviews journal vouchers for capital transactions, intercompany activities, other corporate level transactions
Plans, implements and manages large-scale projects and process improvements.
Statutory Business Summary Analysis (‘BSA’) Review for all Property & Casualty and Life insurance companies
Manage team of 4 for the overall workflow of the team.
Responsible for performance management and ongoing development of team members.
So, what are the essential criteria to apply?
Degree in related field AND
Qualified Chartered Accountant
3+ years of people management experience
5+ years’ relevant accounting experience with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the concepts, rules, and terminology common to financial accounting
Advanced knowledge and the ability to use the concepts, techniques, and issues involved in planning projects and processes.
Functional knowledge of general accounting processes and US GAAP.
Understanding of internal control elements.
Flexible to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks.
Ability to use initiative.
Unquestionable ethics and integrity with high degree of transparency and trust.
We also have some desirable criteria
Having a logical and analytical approach.
Good problem solving skills with an attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate well, build relationships and work as part of a team.
Familiar with Microsoft Office and the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret large amounts of data.
Hours of Work
What we offer
As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.
Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.
We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.
We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.
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Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities
Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 5th October 2021
Applications processed via employer's online application form
