Senior Financial Accountant | Immediate Start

Morgan McKinley; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned multinational financial firm is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 12 Month FTC. The role emphasizes compliance, financial reporting, and collaboration with external auditors. Candidates must hold ACA/ACCA qualifications and possess at least 3 years of experience in a financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• 3+ years experience in an Irish financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation of financial statements and assist with external audits.
• Collaborate across global teams and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

ACA/ACCA Certification

Job description

Our client is a multinational financial services firm company with offices based in Dublin. They have a requirement for a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12 Month FTC. This position is responsible for financial and regulatory reporting within a well-established finance team. The role also involves managing relationships with external auditors and internal finance counterparts, ensuring compliance with new reporting standards, and leading financial development projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Worked within a highly regulated financial reporting environment, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage work assignments independently, from planning through execution, including proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
• Assist with external audits, including responding to auditor queries, gathering supporting documentation, and reviewing financial disclosures.
• Participate in regulatory reporting processes, including data input, review, and quality checks of financial templates and reports.
• Deliver timely responses to internal audit requests, ensuring clarity and completeness of provided information.
• Collaborate across global teams, maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including service providers, financial institutions, and regulators.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• 3+ years experience within an Irish financial services environment (audit or another FS firm)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

For more information please contact Simon Morris in Morgan McKinley on [e-mail] or LinkedIn DM