Fund Financial Reporting Lead — Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced investment fund financial reporting professional to lead client engagements on statutory reporting, disclosures, and regulatory filings. You will manage delivery teams, ensure audit-ready packs, and coach junior staff while maintaining high-quality standards.

You will apply US GAAP, IFRS, and Lux GAAP knowledge, leveraging AI-enabled process improvements and advanced Excel skills to drive efficient reporting workflows and strengthen client

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified or equivalent IFAC qualification.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in investment fund financial reporting, with demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating projects, and managing client deliverables for at least 1-2 years.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in reviewing investment fund financial statements and applying relevant accounting frameworks, including US GAAP, IFRS, and Lux GAAP.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to manage competing deadlines and provide clear review feedback.
• Working knowledge of AI risks, output verification, data privacy and responsible-use requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of financial reporting engagements and allocate work across preparers and reviewers.
• Review financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules and audit support packs for completeness and consistency.
• Manage project plans, reporting deadlines, open-item trackers and communication with clients, administrators and auditors.
• Coach team members on fund reporting requirements, review standards and practical escalation.
• Embed approved AI use cases into recurring workflows, including prior-year roll-forward, disclosure review, tie-outs and audit-query summaries.
• Review AI-assisted work, document exceptions and ensure appropriate human review before release.
• Will build a strong relationships with client representatives.
• May also be involved in fund accounting engagements and other regulatory reporting activities.

Skills

Investment fund reporting knowledge

US GAAP/IFRS/Lux GAAP experience

Excel & MS Office proficiency

AI risks and data privacy awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification or IFAC equivalent

4-5 years of fund financial reporting experience

Tools

Geneva

Investran

Yardi

Workiva

Confluence

OneStream

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced investment fund financial reporting professional to lead client engagements on statutory reporting, disclosures, and regulatory filings. You will manage delivery teams, ensure audit-ready packs, and coach junior staff while maintaining high-quality standards.

You will apply US GAAP, IFRS, and Lux GAAP knowledge, leveraging AI-enabled process improvements and advanced Excel skills to drive efficient reporting workflows and strengthen client