My client is seeking to appoint a Vice President, Fund Reporting Manager to join their Financial Reporting team.
Based in Dublin, 4 days a week in the office.
The Role Manage a Financial Reporting team responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for investment funds on behalf of assigned clients and funds.
Manage the performance of assigned staff and set team priorities.
Ensure financial statements meet the relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP, etc.) and any applicable regulatory standards.
Review changes in accounting and disclosure standards to direct process changes needed to ensure compliance.
Plan, organise and monitor the production of financial statements for funds Maintain and provide regular management information on relevant aspects of team and team deliverables.
Review and sign-off of financial draft reports, accounts files and other associated calculations and information.
Ensure effective and cooperative liaison with external and internal parties relevant to team deliverables.
Participate and contribute to ongoing development of Financial Reporting structures, processes and controls.
Represent the Financial Reporting department on ad-hoc projects and specific tasks as required.
Present fund reports to the Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communication of fund status.
Recruit, direct, motivate and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
Where appropriate or required deputise for the Group Manager, provide cover for team deliverables and support other Financial Reporting teams The Candidate Significant experience (10yrs +) of managing small/medium sized teams of professional staff, preferably within a fund administrator, or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP, and investment fund structures (Mutual funds, hedge funds etc.) Experienced in use of financial reporting platforms, including Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting, to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting Deadline driven with effective time management and ability to work under pressure Professional accounting qualification advantageous, preferably ACA / ACCA / CIMA Skills: Financial Reporting Accounting standards Fund investments