Shareholder Reporting Accounting Team Manager (hybrid)

• Title: Shareholder Reporting Accounting Team Manager 

  Ref: 11/03/ ACTM

   

  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 as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). 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

   

  We are on the lookout for a talented Accountant to join our growing innovative corporate accounting team who deliver quality reporting, working at the forefront of developing capabilities in support of Allstate’s global business model.

   

  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.

   

   

  • Prepare reports and identify/resolve key issues
  • Prepare and review Allstate SEC reports, US GAAP audit reports and financial reporting sections of shareholder external communications, such as the quarterly earnings release and investor supplement
  • Prepare materials for certain committee meetings, such as the Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee
  • Assist in reviewing XBRL tagging
  • Complete SOX controls
  • Use advanced accounting principles and understand the concepts, rules and terminology to the science of accounting
  • Review and evaluate complex issues and analyze Accounting/Financial/technical information
  • Identify, develop and applies ideas and approaches to complex issues, solving problems and accomplishing goals
  • Assist entry level accountants as needed/ Line manager for assigned staff members
  • Assist with preparation of Statutory reports, as needed

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • A degree in related field
  • 1+ years of people management experience
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant, with 5+ years (3+ years Band C2) of related professional experience, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards, and the concepts, rules, and terminology common to financial accounting
  • Knowledge of financial statement reporting and related analysis
  • Advanced knowledge and the ability to use the concepts, techniques, and issues involved in planning projects and processes
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with Excel formula experience (pivot tables, v-lookups etc.)
  • Detail oriented approach to work with ability to multitask while meeting deadlines
  • Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Functional knowledge of general accounting processes and US GAAP
  • Possesses an inquisitive nature and demonstrates the ability to problem solve; not afraid to dig into the details and ask questions; ability to respond to ad hoc requests related to assigned tasks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with various levels of management
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities given aggressive timelines; comfortable performing in fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous business environment
  • Good organizational and referencing skills related to work papers, financial statements and schedules
  • Focus on continuous improvements to ongoing processes
  • Attention to detail in workpapers and process documentation

   

   

   

  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.

   

   

  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.

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/2YiXoWa 

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 16^th November 2021