The Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible for the preparation and review of the Financial Statements and coordination of the overall financial reporting process for investment funds and companies across various domiciles, jurisdictions and financial reporting standards.
Responsibilities
Serve as the main daily client operational contact for a range of clients.
Preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
Supervise Financial Reporting Analysts on systems, processing, procedures and job responsibilities.
Prepare, coordinate, plan and complete audits and audit requirements.
Oversee and review the distribution of financial statements/interim financial statements.
Oversee and review the completion of Irish Financial Regulator filings/Irish Stock Exchange filings.
Oversee and review the completion of annual filings.
Maintain a central library of all audited financial statements.
Supervise, train, coach and mentor junior colleagues/new employees; develop and motivate staff within their sub-unit.
Provide input and feedback to the Manager regarding employees' ongoing performance, development and performance appraisals.
Work with the Manager to ensure employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with service level agreements with the accounting teams/external stakeholders.
Respond to queries and information requests from clients and/or auditors within defined deadlines.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements (IFSRA, CSO and other relevant institutions).
Carry out all duties assigned under the Company's Safety Statement, ensuring health, safety and well-being for all employees under your responsibility.
Complete ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.
Qualifications
Accounting/Finance qualification or part-qualified accountant.
5+ years funds experience.
2+ years financial reporting and/or audit experience with knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP and International GAAP.
Account preparation experience.
Fluency in English (both verbal and written) essential.
Experience in supervisory skills and/or coaching/mentoring.
Knowledge of the Advent Geneva system preferred.
Knowledge of Sungard InvestOne system preferred.
Knowledge of Sungard Investran system preferred.
Attributes We Value
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to meet strict deadlines.
Individual who takes initiative, ownership and accountability of assigned responsibilities.
Team player with a positive "can do" attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Healthcare for you, your spouse and any dependents up to age 18.
Pension scheme.
Tax-saver travel benefits.
Bike-to-work scheme.
On-site gym with fitness classes and 1:1 personal training sessions.
Club supplement.
Education assistance.
Competitive family and annual leave entitlements, plus 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Life assurance.
Annual employee share participation scheme.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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