Senior Financial Accountant

Lex Consultancy Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Global financial services organisation

Dublin 2 office

Job summary

Lex Consultancy Recruitment is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant – Investments for a global financial services organisation in Dublin 2. You will own monthly and quarterly investment reporting and support accounting for the investment portfolio.

You will work with US GAAP, ASC 320/815/820/825, and SOX 404 controls, liaising with auditors and external providers to ensure accurate month-end close. Open to candidates with 1–2 years Big Four experience and a professional qualification such as

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• 1-2+ years' Big Four audit experience, with exposure to investments/asset management.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and related ASC 320/815/820/825 would be advantageous.
• Experience with SOX 404 and/or public company reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly investment portfolio reporting for the company.
• Review investment reporting packages, post journal entries and perform reconciliations.
• Assist valuation analysis of the investment portfolio and related entries for Private Credit and Private Equity funds.
• Support SOX 404 internal control environment and liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with external investment accounting service providers and broader Finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant – Investments to join its Finance team in Dublin 2.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a sophisticated international financial services environment, with strong exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, US GAAP, valuations and internal controls.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior Finance stakeholders and have the opportunity to take ownership of key areas while contributing to wider Finance projects and initiatives.

The Role:

Reporting into the investment accounting function, you will play an important role in the monthly and quarterly reporting of the Company's investment portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting monthly and quarterly investment portfolio reporting, including management, Board, external and statutory reporting.
• Reviewing monthly investment reporting packages and preparing and posting journal entries.
• Completing reconciliations between underlying investment data and the general ledger.
• Performing analysis supporting the valuation of the investment portfolio.
• Preparing accounting entries relating to the valuation and transactions of Private Credit and Private Equity funds.
• Supporting the ongoing operation and enhancement of the SOX 404 internal control environment.
• Preparing investment analysis for senior management.
• Working closely with internal and external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Liaising with external investment accounting service providers to support an efficient monthly close.
• Researching complex investment and derivative transactions and assisting with the preparation of technical accounting memoranda under US GAAP.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with quarterly close, financial reporting and strategic projects.
• Taking ownership of smaller projects and specific workstreams within larger Finance initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• 1-2+ years' Big Four audit experience, ideally with exposure to investments, financial services or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Practical experience with ASC 320, ASC 815, ASC 820 and ASC 825 would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with SOX 404 and/or public company reporting is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Experience with general ledger and accounting systems, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Annual bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to join a global financial services organisation
• Dublin 2 office location
• Exposure to complex investment accounting and international financial reporting
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and high-performing Finance environment

For more information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact Richard Minchin on the Lex Consultancy team for a confidential discussion.