Financial Reporting (6-month Contract)
Location: Dublin city centre - Hybrid
Contract: 6 months, high likelihood of extension
Start: ASAP
Overview
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Financial Reporting function on a contract basis. The role focuses on preparing, reviewing and presenting financial statements for a portfolio of investment funds, ensuring regulatory and accounting compliance. Experience in Funds is vital.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements for investment funds.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and relevant regulatory standards.
- Monitor accounting and disclosure changes and implement process updates.
- Plan and manage production of financial statements for assigned funds.
- Review and sign-off draft reports, accounts files and associated calculations.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet deliverables.
- Provide regular management information and reports.
- Represent the department on ad-hoc projects and initiatives.
- Present fund reports to Boards to support governance and communication.
Skills & Experience Required
- 5+ years' experience in a fund administrator or Big 4 environment with exposure to investment funds.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and investment fund structures (alternative funds, private equity, hedge funds etc.).
- Experience using financial reporting platforms such as Confluence Unity or DFIN Arc Reporting (beneficial).
- Excellent time management, strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Professional accounting qualification preferred.
What's on offer
- 6-month contract with high likelihood of extension
- Hybrid structure with strong onsite collaboration
- Opportunity to present to Boards and be involved in process improvements
- Exposure to alternative and private equity fund structures within a leading organisation
