Financial Reporting Accountant - Funds

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting professional. In this role, you will prepare and review financial statements for investment funds, ensure compliance with accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS, and liaise with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. This position offers opportunities to present fund reports to the Board of Directors and contribute to ongoing financial processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, preferably in fund administration or Big 4 firms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and investment fund structures.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for investment funds.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Plan production of financial statements and maintain management information.
• Review draft reports and liaise with internal/external parties.
• Present fund reports to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Financial Reporting

US GAAP

IFRS

Time Management

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Financial Reporting (Funds)

In this role you will be responsible for;

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for investment funds on behalf of assigned clients and funds.
• Ensuring financial statements meet the relevant accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP etc.) and any applicable regulatory standards. Review changes in accounting and disclosure standards to direct process changes needed to ensure compliance.
• Planning the production of financial statements for funds
• Maintaining and providing regular management information on relevant aspects of team and team deliverables.
• Reviewing and signing-off of financial draft reports, accounts files and other associated calculations and information.
• Ensuring effective and cooperative liaison with external and internal parties relevant to team deliverables.
• Participating and contributing to ongoing development of Financial Reporting structures, processes and controls. Representing the Financial Reporting department on ad-hoc projects and specific tasks as required.
• Presenting fund reports to the Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communication of fund status.

To be successful in this role you will need;

• Significant experience (5yrs +), preferably within a fund administrator, or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure
• Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including IFRS and US GAAP and investment fund structures (Alternative funds, Private Equity hedge funds etc.)
• Experienced in use of financial reporting platforms
• Deadline driven with effective time management and ability to work under pressure
• Professional accounting qualification advantageous

All interested candidates should send CVs

Skills: Financial Reporting Funds US GAAP