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:
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Review and deliver financial statements to ensure compliance with current accounting and regulatory requirements.
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Act as the primary liaison with external audit firms, coordinating technical updates and ensuring industry developments are effectively communicated to the wider team.
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Partner with management to identify training needs, develop best practice solutions, and mentor staff across Ireland and outsourced locations.
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Support client servicing initiatives, contribute to new business opportunities, and participate in due diligence presentations.
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Represent the financial reporting function at relevant industry forums and with internal stakeholders.
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Guide staff in resolving complex financial reporting issues and ensure a high standard of client service delivery.
Key Requirements:
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Proven experience within the investment management, fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or audit sectors.
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Strong background in financial reporting, ideally with exposure to Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS.
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Detailed understanding of fund accounting processes and regulatory frameworks.
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Experience managing relationships with auditors and clients, with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
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Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
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Working knowledge of leading fund accounting and financial reporting systems.
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Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
Personal Qualities:
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Disciplined, resilient, and results-driven.
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Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
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Creative problem-solver who identifies solutions and takes initiative beyond immediate responsibilities.
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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.
