Corporate Controller - Financial Reporting at Walkers
The position is fully remote and must be based in Ireland.
Overview
Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers.
With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are.
Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed.
Diversity is our secret weapon – it's the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts compliant with IFRS and manage the annual audit process.
Oversee and improve the financial reporting function and ensure all management accounts, regulatory reporting, board packs and budgets are produced efficiently and timely.
Prepare periodic variance analysis and report significant discrepancies to Management.
Maintain a system of controls and monitor day‑to‑day transactions including the review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage all accounting operations including cost coding allocations and revenue recognition.
Maintain the chart of accounts, including reporting trees and internal financial reporting templates.
Implement and monitor policies and procedures for the accounting function and regularly review the control framework to ensure effective running of the function.
Manage day‑to‑day cash flow, inter‑company balances and supplier payments.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as required by Management.
Ensure that the finance department meets all SLA levels.
Lead and mentor accountants and accounts assistants to achieve high performance.
Oversee and manage local and outsourced teams, delegating work and ensuring delivery of services.
Possess a strong desire to consistently strive for excellence and take pride in carrying out responsibilities efficiently and with impeccable execution.
Identify key risk areas and provide guidance on solutions for risk management.
Proactively seek opportunities to recommend improvements to systems and processes.
Coordinate with developers and IT to oversee and facilitate the technical and IT automation of processes.
Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.
Education, Skills & Experience
Required qualifications:
Professional accountant qualification.
Minimum of 5 to 10 years' work experience in the Financial Services or Legal Industry.
Prior audit experience in a Big4 at management level.
Prior statutory reporting experience.
In‑depth technical knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
Oracle experience essential; strong proficiency in financial modules and reporting.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and an ability to analyse financial statements.
Demonstrated track record of effective systems design, testing and implementation.
Demonstrated management experience, including leading teams globally and managing outsourced teams.
Minimum of five years at management level with responsibility for firm or group financial records.
Experience building and leading finance and operations teams and actively managing development and performance.
Experience meeting objectives in an international professional services firm or a global financial institution is advantageous.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and an enthusiastic attitude to learn and enhance abilities.
Ability to work to deadlines, show attention to detail and plan and prioritise work effectively.
Ability to foster teamwork and excellence among the Finance team that allows for sharing ideas, unity and cohesiveness.
Proficiency in MS Office suite with advanced Excel skills essential.
Knowledge of Viewpoint and Oracle beneficial.
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Health insurance cover
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
Professional Membership Fees
Social Committee
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness programme
Equality and diversity
Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer.
Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice.
We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Law Practice
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