Regulatory Reporting Lead — Hybrid, 1-Year Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Accountant to join its finance team in Ireland. The role reports to the CFO and owns regulatory reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls within a global tech organisation with a regulated payments entity.

Hybrid work is offered and the position is initially a one-year contract. Key responsibilities include US GAAP reporting, statutory reporting and assisting with external audits, alongside regulatory reporting to comply with Central

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Regulatory accounting

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Statutory reporting

Process improvement

Automation

AI tools

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Accountant to join its finance team in Ireland. The role reports to the CFO and owns regulatory reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls within a global tech organisation with a regulated payments entity.

Hybrid work is offered and the position is initially a one-year contract. Key responsibilities include US GAAP reporting, statutory reporting and assisting with external audits, alongside regulatory reporting to comply with Central