Non-Financial Reporting Senior Manager

Aviva have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a team within the Finance Reporting Area, that will be developing and implementing non-financial reporting for Aviva in Ireland.

At Aviva, we promote sustainability and lead on climate action and reporting and have reported on climate change in our Annual Report and Accounts since 2004 and have published climate disclosures in accordance with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) since 2016.

In this new and exciting role the successful candidate will manage the development and implementation of an operating model in Ireland to produce an assured annual non-financial report which complies with the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) disclosures and any additional or future non-financial regulations. The successful candidate will initially focus on managing the project to produce and approve the first Ireland CSRD disclosures and will manage the non- financial reporting process including CSRD annually.

This role is based in our Dublin office and adheres to Aviva's hybrid working policy.

Duties & Experiences:

• Support the Ireland CFO’s to produce an assured annual non-financial report approved through agreed Ireland and group governance
• Manage the development, approval, production and delivery of all Ireland inputs from relevant business units plus outputs from Group Non-Financial reporting (NFR)
• Manage the project (including resources, reporting and budget) to develop and implement the required operating model in Ireland and Group to meet the requirements of CSRD and future non-financial reporting regulation
• Manage the development of end-to-end processes and controls in Ireland finance, sustainability and NFR teams that will support the preparation of financial disclosures in an controlled auditable environment
• Document the CSRD reporting calendar and instructions for Ireland for NFR, including communication to stakeholders and managing the annual process with auditors to review and assure the disclosures

Skills & Experiences

• Qualified chartered or certified accountant or relevant experience in financial reporting
• Experience of reporting processes and governance with numerical background with strong analytical skills
• Knowledge and active Interest in sustainability strategy and reporting in the area of ESG/NFR
• Positive can-do attitude and strong collaboration skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage high volumes and multiple deadlines and a strong sense of accountability
• Good understanding of the importance of controls and how to evidence and document key controls
• Understanding and expertise in climate reporting including data modelling and scenario analysis is preferred but not essential

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 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Free car parking
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• 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

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that 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. Our smart working combines 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 Tawana.Chin@aviva.com