German-Speaking Financial Reporting Associate

Carne Group; Ireland; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Details: Entry Level - Financial Reporting Oversight

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be ambitious professionals who are seeking to build their careers in a dynamic and fast‑growing environment.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• A recognised professional or third‑level qualification, relevant to the role; a qualification in accountancy would be advantageous.
• Fluency in German required.
• Prior Financial Reporting experience – in particular, reviews of Financial Statements and knowledge of accounting standards and structures would be advantageous.
• Proficiency using MS Office.
• Some relevant industry experience in a funds service or funds management organization.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Review of interim and year‑end Financial Statements covering a range of structures including UCITS and AIF products across a number of jurisdictions.
• Engage with Administrators as part of the Financial Statements process and interact internally with each client Account Manager to ensure identified issues are addressed.
• Participate in the preparation of Board Reporting through Carne’s technology platform.
• Participate in the preparation of internal and external reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of procedures as part of the team’s processes when required.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with each of the fund delegates including investment managers, and administrators, to ensure clear lines of communication.
• Adapt to new tasks and processes requiring support from the Team ensuring that they are implemented and continuously performed to the required standards.
• Provide regular feedback to the internal IT Development Team to ensure the on‑going evolution of Carne’s technology platform to meet the growing regulatory reporting requirements of our clients.
• Foster a positive team ethic and support the development and training of staff, when required.

What Competencies do you require?

• Effective Communication – Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.
• Planning and Organising – Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term. Structures tasks logically to support efficient execution and clarity of responsibilities.
• Analytical (Attention to detail) – Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights. Processes detailed information methodically to ensure accuracy and informed decision‑making.
• Adaptability – Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.
• Resilience – Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner.
• Drive and Motivation – Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.
• Quality – Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output.
• Delivering Results – Consistently achieves objectives by maintaining focus, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring outcomes are delivered to a high standard.
• Learning Mindset – Curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.