Financial Accountant – Financial Services

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join a large Financial Services organisation in Dublin on a hybrid basis. The role sits within an experienced finance team with broad exposure to financial reporting, analysis, controls and projects.

You will prepare and review periodic reporting, analyse movements in results, support governance processes and work with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate information.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• 1+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience within Financial Services, audit or regulated environment would be beneficial.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand financial performance and investigate movements in results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-focused with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing periodic financial reporting and supporting information.
• Analysing financial performance and investigating significant movements and trends.
• Producing clear financial information for stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting the maintenance and development of financial controls and governance processes.
• Working with internal teams and external service providers to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information.
• Coordinating information and supporting documentation required as part of audit processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and ways of working.
• Supporting finance projects and the implementation of changes to systems and processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory understanding

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant – Financial Services

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Our Client

Our client is a large and established Financial Services organisation with a significant presence in the Irish market. They are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their Dublin finance function.

The position sits within an experienced finance team and offers broad exposure across financial reporting, analysis, controls and projects.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and established Financial Services organisation in a broad accounting position with exposure across the wider finance function. You will work with an experienced team, gain visibility across the business and have the opportunity to develop your career within an organisation that offers excellent long-term opportunities, hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

Who should apply?

This opportunity will suit a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a large Financial Services environment.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• 1+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience within Financial Services, audit or another regulated environment would be beneficial.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand financial performance and investigate movements in results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-focused with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working as part of an established finance team, you will have responsibility for financial reporting and analysis while supporting the wider control environment and finance projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing periodic financial reporting and supporting information.
• Analysing financial performance and investigating significant movements and trends.
• Producing clear financial information for stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting the maintenance and development of financial controls and governance processes.
• Working with internal teams and external service providers to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information.
• Coordinating information and supporting documentation required as part of audit processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and ways of working.
• Supporting finance projects and the implementation of changes to systems and processes.