Associate Director, Finance

Muf; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MUFG Investor Services, based in Dublin, is seeking an Associate Director to lead accurate financial reporting, ensure internal controls, and drive process improvements. You will collaborate with Finance, IT, and Operations, and work with external auditors to deliver timely statements.

You will oversee intercompany transactions, accounting policy adherence, and data integrity for ERP implementations, while mentoring staff and maintaining strong stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA credentials.
• Big 4 experience or equivalent in a global, multi-location business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and annual Financial Statements and assist sign-off.
• Monitor financial risks and ensure integrity of adjustments.
• Ensure US GAAP/IFRS standards are applied consistently.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Track issues to resolution and improve controls.
• Train new team members and foster knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical accounting support and advise on adjustments.
• Review vendor invoices and employee expenses for payment.
• Support ERP implementation planning and data integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com .

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Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, the Associate Director plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Operations, as well as external auditors.

• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring alignment with transfer pricing policies
• Preparation of monthly and annual Financial Statements and to conduct further investigations when required to validate the accounting and the accuracy of the financials prior to monthly, quarterly and yearend sign off.
• Monitor financial risks and commitments and ensure integrity of adjustments.
• Ensure that relevant US GAAP/IFRS accounting standards are reviewed and implemented consistently.
• Work with external auditors to complete annual audits for your respective entities.
• Track major issues to resolution and adapt controls when necessary.
• Train and onboard new team members, fostering knowledge sharing and process consistency
• Provide technical accounting support, understand and monitor local accounting treatments, and advise on any required financial adjustments.
• Review and approval of vendor invoices, employee expenses and payment of same.
• Contribute to ERP implementation planning and readiness, including data integrity and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CPA
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting in a Big 4accounting firm/reporting function of a global multi-functional/multi location business
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have an ability to understand processes and oversee them with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to work remotely with minimal physical interaction with teams.
• Any experience of BI tools such as Power BI and ERP systems a selection advantage.
• Japanese language or Japanese company experience not required but beneficial.
• Strong technical - US GAAP, IFRS and/or Regulatory Reporting

Additional Information

What's in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you'll find everything you'd expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it's how we defy expectations that really defines us. You'll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.