Financial Reporting Analyst
Contract:
6-month Fixed-Term Contract
A global financial services organisation is seeking a
Financial Reporting Analyst
to join its Fund Reporting team in Dublin on a fixed-term basis. This role offers hands-on exposure to fund financial statements, audit coordination and regulatory reporting within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
The position is ideal for an experienced fund reporting or fund accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and a keen eye for detail, who enjoys working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
The Role
Reporting to a Fund Reporting Manager, the Financial Reporting Analyst will play a key role in the preparation and review of audited and unaudited financial statements for a range of investment funds. The role involves close interaction with auditors, internal teams and overseas colleagues to ensure accurate and timely delivery in line with regulatory and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and quality-check financial statements for assigned investment funds, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of changes in net assets, cash flow statements, investment schedules and related disclosures.
* Analyse and interpret fund financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency with accounting standards.
* Ensure compliance with reporting guidelines across asset classes, including derivatives, foreign exchange, income accruals, expenses, capital activity and distributions.
* Coordinate with internal teams across multiple jurisdictions to deliver financial statements within agreed deadlines.
* Liaise with external auditors, consultants and clients throughout the audit and reporting process.
* Work closely with valuation, depositary, record-keeping and other internal teams to obtain required information.
* Develop and maintain financial statement templates for new fund structures in line with disclosure requirements.
* Support the implementation of robust controls and processes to maintain data integrity and mitigate operational risk.
* Apply regulatory and legislative updates to reporting deliverables as required.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GAAP and IFRS developments relevant to investment funds.
* Contribute to ad hoc projects and recurring monthly tasks as needed.
* Provide support to senior team members and act as a point of contact in their absence when required.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is likely to have:
* A minimum of four years' experience in fund reporting or fund accounting, including exposure to audit processes and financial statement preparation.
* A business-related degree.
* Professional or part-qualified accounting status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, particularly as they apply to investment funds.
* Experience working with UCITS and/or hedge fund structures.
* A solid understanding of a broad range of financial instruments and their accounting treatment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Proven organisational and time management capabilities.
* Good presentation and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* A professional, client-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.