Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Accountant to join the finance team of a leading global technology organisation with a regulated payments entity in Ireland. Reporting to the CFO, you will own regulatory reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls in an international business.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and is initially a one-year contract. Key responsibilities include US GAAP reporting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in regulatory reporting within financial services is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Central Bank of Ireland reporting and PSD2/ EBA guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage US GAAP financial reporting, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead statutory reporting, financial statement preparation and external audit coordination.
• Own regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with Central Bank of Ireland regulations.
• Monitor capital requirements and oversee safeguarding processes.
• Support Central Bank inspections and regulatory requests.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with internal and outsourced teams to assess financial and regulatory impact of business changes.

Skills

US GAAP reporting

Regulatory reporting

Automation tools

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

We are hiring a Regulatory Accountant to join the finance team of a leading global technology organisation with a regulated payments entity in Ireland. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of regulatory reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls within a dynamic, international business. This role will offer flexible hybrid workig and is initially being offered as a one year contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage US GAAP financial reporting, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead statutory reporting, financial statement preparation and external audit coordination.
• Own regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with Central Bank of Ireland regulations.
• Monitor capital requirements and oversee safeguarding processes.
• Support Central Bank inspections and regulatory requests.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with internal and outsourced teams to assess the financial and regulatory impact of business changes.

Key Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting expertise.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting, ideally within a regulated financial services or payments environment advantageus
• Familiarity with CBI reporting, PSD2 or EBA guidelines is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement and technology.

Interested?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied regulatory accounting role within an established international business, with exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing process improvement initiatives.