Financial Reporting - Senior Consultant

Job ID: BROADBEAN_306971790856241Location: Limerick, LimerickContract: ContractIndustry: AccountancyRecruiter: Suzanne McCraeE-Mail: View email address on click.appcast.io Reporting - Senior ConsultantUntil May 2027 LimerickHybrid - 3 days in the office 2 from home Reporting to a Divisional Manager or Head of Financial Reporting Ireland Operations - Limerick, Ideal candidate will have experience preparing & reviewing statements within the banking sector would be an advantageResponsible for identifying and interpreting changes to accounting standards and regulations that will impact the client allocation within the department, as well as liaising with external audit firms to develop solutions regarding the impact of such changes.The candidate will be responsible in assisting with the review of financial statements across the department in addition to identifying and implementing best practice across teams. The candidate will work closely with the training department to identify training needs and develop best practice solutions for Ireland FR and our outsourced locations.The candidate will also work the management team with regards to client servicing, new business opportunities and client due diligence presentations.Principal ResponsibilitiesResponsible for establishing best practice within the department to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department's performance to clients (internal and external) year on year.Responsible for the reviewing and delivery of financial statements where required to ensure they are compliant with current accounting and regulatory requirements.Become the primary point of contact with each of the our associated Audit Firms, work closely with the Audit Firms and facilitate technical briefs and updates for the department, thereby keeping abreast of industry and regulatory developments.Represent Financial Reporting at relevant external forums which have impact on our business.Identify training and development needs and establish performance standards for the department.Guide staff in the resolution of non-routine and complex financial reporting issues.Liaise with Compliance and other relevant internal stakeholders where required.ExperienceMust have proven experience in the investment management industry acquired through working in the fund administration, asset management or securities operations industry or audit industry.Financial reporting experience preferred.Demonstrated leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team.Strong communication, first class presentation and internal and external client-servicing skills.Evidence of successful negotiation skillsDetailed knowledge of both onshore and offshore funds administration. In particular Irish/UK GAAP and IFRSWorking knowledge of the Irish regulatory regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.SystemsKnowledge of the leading Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting systems. Experience with vendors preferred (Bloomberg, Reuters etc.).Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface to other systems.Process SkillsAbility to provide input into long term strategy for department.Client ServiceExperience of representing businesses to current clients via presentations etc.Instil a client service culture among staff and ensure that all clients receive a quality service.Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via presentations, RFP responses etc.People ManagementExperience of designing and implementing development plans, training plans, best practice solutions for all levels of staff in various locations