Junior Finance Controls Analyst

Financial Reporting & Controls Analyst

Location: Dublin

This is a great job for someone who is early in their finance career or recently graduated and looking to broaden their experience across a wide range of financial disciplines. It would suit someone who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, working with data, and collaborating across finance teams such as actuarial, tax, investments, FP&A and expenses.

A bit about the job:

• You’ll play a key part in the month‑end close process—preparing journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting packs for the Ireland General Insurance business.
• You’ll support regulatory reporting by helping prepare and submit quarterly returns in line with required guidelines and deadlines.
• You’ll assist with external audit requirements—coordinating documentation, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring timely delivery of audit samples.
• You’ll manage manual payment requests and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our finance processes, risk activities, and control environment.
• You’ll join a small, supportive Financial Reporting & Control team, gaining exposure across the broader finance function and working closely with internal stakeholders.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• A qualification in finance, accounting, business or a related field (such as an accountancy degree, business degree, or being part‑qualified)
• Some practical experience in finance or accounting is desirable (such as an internship, placement, part‑time role, or relevant projects).
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to learn and develop within financial reporting and controls.
• Comfortable working with data and confident using Excel or similar tools.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What will you get for this role? 

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications 

• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%) 

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review 

• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days 

• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme 

• Cycle to Work benefit scheme 

• TaxSaver Travel Scheme 

• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave. 

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Volunteering days 

• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans 

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Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact noemi.pers@aviva.com