One Year Full Time Contract position Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices What we offer We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life- Role Overview As a Tax Specialist for the Irish Life Group (which includes Canada Life), you will have responsibility for assisting the Tax Manager/Senior Tax Managers with the compliance and tax accounting provisioning along with internal and external regulatory, statutory and group oversight processes. In addition, you will provide tax support and tax technical advice to business divisions and management across the group's operations. Team Background This role sits within our Taxation team and reports to one of our Tax Managers or Senior Tax Managers within the Irish Life/Canada Life group. This team has oversight/responsibility for statutory tax compliance, tax accounting and tax advisory services for the Irish Life Group. The team interacts closely with the Group's Canadian tax team. Specific responsibilities will include: As a Tax Specialist, you will provide support to the Tax Manager, Senior Tax Managers and the Head of Tax on all tax compliance and tax planning matters over a range of tax heads, both direct and indirect. Provide tax support and tax technical advice to business divisions and management on a wide range of tax matters and develop and maintain strong working relationships with business units and divisions. Assist in the preparation and review of tax returns and tax computations for the Irish Life group over a range of tax heads to ensure that tax reporting requirements are fulfilled. Prepare and review the quarterly and year-end tax provisioning and reporting processes for local entity and group accounts purposes, including the preparation and review of associated workings. Keeping up to date with existing and upcoming tax legislation to support the business. What you will need to be successful in the role The ideal candidate will have/be: ACA/ACCA qualified and/or AITI qualified or another relevant Tax qualification. The ability to work effectively and efficiently, both individually and as part of a team in a demanding environment whilst meeting tight deadlines. Highly motivated with the ability to use initiative and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret new regulations and financial information. Good technical tax knowledge, including legislation and case law in addition to practical application. The ability to prioritise tasks while working within tight deadlines in a demanding environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written incorporating an ability to communicate technical concepts and the ability to interact positively with others. Strong end user computing skills in particular MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Key Competencies Problem Solving and Decision Making Drive for Results Communication & Influencing Planning & Organising Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration About us Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance. It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies. We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry. The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best. ILFS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. 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.
