Senior Accountant

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group in Ireland seeks a Senior Accountant - Investments to support financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and reporting for the investment portfolio, including leading smaller projects and collaborating with the wider Finance Team.

You will engage in monthly/quarterly reporting, GAAP/SEC considerations, and SOX 404 controls while developing specialised skills and advancing within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, finance, or accounting is required.
• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA, ACA) is required.
• 2+ years of Big Four audit experience, preferably with investments or asset management focus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 320/815/820/825 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly/quarterly investment portfolio reporting including internal board reporting and external GAAP/statutory reporting.
• Review monthly investment reporting packages and post journal entries.
• Reconcile underlying investment data to GL and support portfolio valuation analysis.
• Prepare journal entries for valuation and transactions of Private Credit & Private Equity funds.
• Assist in SOX 404 processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare weekly investment analyses for senior management.
• Coordinate with auditors and external investment accounting service providers.
• Contribute to accounting memoranda on US GAAP treatments for complex instruments.
• Support global finance projects and quarterly close.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Education

University degree in business/finance/accounting

Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

GL systems

Job description

The Role

The Senior Accountant - Investments is responsible for supporting the financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Company’s investment portfolio, including assuming responsibility for some areas. This role is also responsible for supporting projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting requirements in an increasingly complex environment, including leading smaller projects or certain workstreams within larger projects. The role may have close interaction across multiple functional areas of the business and work with the wider Finance Team to add value across relevant business areas. The role provides opportunities to develop specific skillsets and to progress within a dynamic team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support the AVP, Controller – Investments in all aspects of monthly and quarterly investment portfolio reporting including, but not limited to, internal Management and Board reporting, external SEC reporting, GAAP and statutory reporting
• Primary review of standard monthly investment reporting packages and posting of journal entries
• Complete the periodic reconciliation of underlying investment data to general ledger and the analysis to support the valuation of the investment portfolio
• Preparation of monthly journal entries to account for the valuation and transactions relating to the Company’s Private Credit & Private Equity funds
• Complete periodic processes and internal controls to meet the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) and monitor and enhance the SOX 404 environment to ensure an efficient and effective internal control environment
• Assist in the preparation of weekly investment analyses for senior management
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide support required to conduct audits
• Liaise with external investment accounting service provider with respect to the monthly close process, ensuring resolution of any identified issues, on an as needed basis
• Assist in the research and preparation of accounting memoranda supporting the US GAAP treatment for complex investment and derivative transactions
• Support the Global Finance function with strategic projects and initiatives, as needed
• Support the Global Finance function with respect to the quarterly close and financial reporting process, as needed

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A University degree essential with emphasis on business, finance, or accounting
• Professional accounting designation required (e.g. CPA, CA, ACA)
• At least 2 years of Big Four audit experience, preferably with focus on investments or asset management engagements
• Experience with public companies and SOX 404 is advantageous
• Solid and demonstrable knowledge of US GAAP and experience of the specific working application of ASC 320, ASC 815, ASC 820, ASC 825
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and complete work in a methodical, thorough and organized manner
• Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals
• Excellent numerical skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems and applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger and other accounting sub-systems is advantageous