Financial Reporting - Senior Consultant

Financial Reporting - Senior Consultant
Location: Limerick

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Senior Consultant to join their growing operations in Limerick. This is a senior-level role within the financial reporting function, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping best practice across teams and acting as a subject matter expert on evolving accounting and regulatory requirements.

The Role:
As Senior Consultant, you will:

• Review and deliver financial statements to ensure compliance with current accounting and regulatory requirements.

• Act as the primary liaison with external audit firms, coordinating technical updates and ensuring industry developments are effectively communicated to the wider team.

• Partner with management to identify training needs, develop best practice solutions, and mentor staff across Ireland and outsourced locations.

• Support client servicing initiatives, contribute to new business opportunities, and participate in due diligence presentations.

• Represent the financial reporting function at relevant industry forums and with internal stakeholders.

• Guide staff in resolving complex financial reporting issues and ensure a high standard of client service delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience within the investment management, fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or audit sectors.

• Strong background in financial reporting, ideally with exposure to Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS.

• Detailed understanding of fund accounting processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience managing relationships with auditors and clients, with strong negotiation and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

• Working knowledge of leading fund accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Disciplined, resilient, and results-driven.

• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

• Creative problem-solver who identifies solutions and takes initiative beyond immediate responsibilities.

• Confident in representing the business externally and instilling a strong client-service culture.

What's on Offer:
This is a senior role within a global financial services leader, offering career progression, exposure to international operations, and the chance to influence strategy within a high-profile department.