Regulatory Accountant

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan McKinley seeks a qualified Regulatory Accountant for a 9-month maternity cover in Ireland. You will manage regulatory reporting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, capital requirements, and safeguarding, reporting to the CFO in a collaborative environment with AI-enabled improvements.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA and at least 3 years post-qualification experience, with strong EU regulatory knowledge and Workday experience. A dynamic, process-improvement mindset is essential.

Formación

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial accounting background with knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of EU regulations and regulatory reporting requirements (Central Bank of Ireland, PSD2, EBA guidance).

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day US GAAP reporting, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Oversee statutory compliance, including audit coordination and preparation of financial statements.
• Take ownership of financial regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Support the management and monitoring of regulatory capital requirements.
• Oversee and improve safeguarding processes with accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvements through standardisation, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with internal and outsourced teams to assess impact of changes to processes and partners.
• Support management with Central Bank of Ireland inspections and regulatory engagements.
• Contribute to the development of internal controls to protect assets and ensure accurate reporting.

Conocimientos

Regulatory reporting

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Automation

Educación

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Herramientas

Workday

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Contract: 9-month contract – maternity leave cover

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Regulatory Accountant to join a regulated financial services organisation on a 9-month maternity leave contract.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing regulatory reporting requirements and supporting the finance function across financial reporting, statutory compliance, capital requirements, and safeguarding.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, process improvement, and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day US GAAP reporting, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Oversee statutory compliance, including audit coordination and preparation of financial statements.
• Take ownership of financial regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Support the management and monitoring of regulatory capital requirements.
• Oversee and continuously improve safeguarding processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements through standardisation, automation, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with internal and outsourced teams to assess the impact of changes to processes, products, external partners, and payment methods.
• Support management with Central Bank of Ireland inspections, information requests, and regulatory engagements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of internal controls to protect company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial accounting background and a sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of EU regulations and regulatory reporting requirements, ideally including Central Bank of Ireland reporting for payment institutions, EBA guidelines, and PSD2.
• Experience with Workday or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across remote and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in automation, AI, and emerging technologies.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative finance team where you will play a key role in regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and safeguarding within a regulated payments environment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of important reporting processes while contributing to ongoing operational improvements and the adoption of new technologies.