Financial Reporting Consultant

Skillfinder International; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A client-focused recruitment firm in Limerick is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Consultant to handle financial reporting and client interactions. The role requires extensive experience in investment management, strong knowledge of Irish GAAP and IFRS, and proven client-facing skills. You will also liaise with audit firms and guide staff on financial practices. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, requiring on-site presence at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in investment management, fund administration, asset management, or auditing.
• Strong financial reporting background with Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Familiarity with Irish regulatory environment for fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices to enhance client satisfaction.
• Deliver financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Liaise with audit firms on regulatory updates.
• Identify training needs and guide staff.
• Collaborate on complex financial reporting issues.

Skills

Investment management experience

Financial reporting expertise

Client-facing skills

Regulatory knowledge

Business development contribution

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Financial Reporting Consultant - Limerick

One of our clients in Limerick, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Consultant. The role involves identifying and interpreting changes in accounting standards and regulations that impact client allocations and liaising with external audit firms to address these changes.

Details of the Role:

• Duration:6 months, with potential for extension
• Location:On-site in Limerick (at least 3 days per week)
• Rate:Competitive hourly rate in Euros

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish best practices to enhance client satisfaction and improve departmental performance.
• Review and deliver financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with audit firms, keeping the team informed on industry and regulatory updates.
• Identify training needs, guide staff, and uphold high-performance standards.
• Guide on complex financial reporting issues and collaborate with Compliance and other internal teams.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in the investment management industry, including fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or auditing.
• Strong financial reporting background, particularly with Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Familiarity with the Irish regulatory environment related to fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of fund accounting systems and experience with vendors like Bloomberg or Reuters.
• Proven client-facing experience and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Ability to contribute to business development, including presentations and RFP responses.

Additional Information:

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to me directly or apply here!