Financial Reporting Analyst - 1 year contract

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment in Dublin is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Financial Reporting team. You will review and prepare financial statements for investment funds, liaise with external auditors and internal teams, ensuring accurate reporting and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least four years in fund accounting or financial reporting, ACA/ACCA/CIMA status or part-qualified, and strong analytical, organisational and communication skills to manage deadlines and

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in fund accounting or financial reporting.
• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA status.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and investment fund reporting requirements (desirable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare financial statements for investment funds, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, clients and internal teams to resolve queries and support audited and unaudited statements.
• Review fund financial records, including investments, income, expenses, cash flows and distributions.
• Coordinate with international teams to meet reporting deadlines and service standards.
• Maintain strong reporting controls, identify risks and contribute to process improvements.
• Support the Team Manager with ad hoc projects and team coverage when required.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP IFRS

Audit liaison

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Reporting Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation within its Financial Reporting team in Dublin.

This role is ideal for an experienced fund accounting or financial reporting professional with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation and audit coordination. You will be responsible for reviewing financial statements for investment funds, working closely with external auditors, clients and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery. The role offers exposure to UCITS and hedge funds, alongside opportunities to contribute to process improvements and maintain high reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare financial statements for investment funds, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant GAAP, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, clients and internal teams to resolve queries and support the completion of audited and unaudited financial statements.
• Review fund financial records, including investments, income, expenses, cash flows and distributions.
• Coordinate with international teams to ensure reporting deadlines and service standards are met.
• Maintain strong reporting controls, identify potential risks and contribute to process improvements.
• Support the Team Manager with ad hoc projects, reporting requirements and team cover when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least four years' experience in fund accounting or financial reporting
• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA status.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and investment fund financial reporting requirements (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication and presentation skills.