Lead Financial Accountant

PTSB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTSB, a leading Irish retail and SME bank, seeks a Lead Financial Accountant in Dublin to lead external reporting, FINREP, and the Internal Control Framework within Group Finance.

The role requires driving accuracy, collaboration with management, and the preparation of notes for financial statements, with a focus on timely, compliant reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Robust controls mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead FINREP quarterly returns and CRD IV controls.
• Prepare interim and annual group reports and notes.
• Draft technical accounting papers for Board Audit Committee.
• Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate data collection and timely financial reporting.

Skills

Robust controls

Self-starter

Deadline driven

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful.

As the Lead Financial Accountant, you will play a key role within the finance function of PTSB. The successful candidate will be work in key areas of external reporting, which include the Annual and Interim reporting process, CBI Reporting (FINREP), and the Internal Control Framework for Group Finance within the Bank. This role will require you to take a lead role within the team and support Management. It will provide you with excellent opportunities to learn and progress both within the Finance function and the Group.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for the preparation and review of FINREP quarterly returns in accordance with CRD IV. This includes; preparation and management of the quarterly timetable, preparing FINREP templates, reviewing other team members' FINREP templates, and leading the completion of the relevant controls over the process.
• Take a key role in the preparation of the interim and annual reports for the Group, ensuring high standards of accuracy. This includes; the preparation of notes for the financial statements, reviewing other team members' notes, engaging with the Bank's auditors on queries, and assisting and coaching other team members with the preparation of their notes and queries that may arises.
• Preparation of technical accounting papers for the Board Audit Committee as part as the interim and annual reporting processes, in addition to any ad hoc papers that may be required during the year.
• Be cognisant of emerging commercial, accounting and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the External Reporting team deliver appropriately, contributing to the success of Group Finance and the Bank;
• Support Management with coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data and the preparation of accurate financial reports on a timely basis such that all timelines are met.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong appreciation of the importance of robust controls.
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and an ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Team focused displaying ability to lead by example within the team and work with other teams around the bank, a willingness to be flexible to assist in achieving the overall goals of the team.

Desired

• An established understanding of Retail and Treasury Banking products, impairments and other Retail balance sheet lines.
• 1-2 years Post Qualification experience.
• Good knowledge of the Irish banking sector and business.

This is a permanent position, based in PTSB Head office, St Stephen's Green, Dublin. (Hybrid options available within Republic of Ireland only)

We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview.

The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.