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Talent Acquisition Lead - Business Services
The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
The Maples Group looks to add a Financial Controller to our team on an 18 month contract and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
The Financial Controller reports to the Global Chief Financial Officer Accounts and supports the Dublin accounting team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: responsibility for the provision of finance and administration support to the Dublin Law Firm and supporting service companies. Primary responsibilities include:
* Preparation of monthly group management accounts and yearly financial statements
* Coordination of the firm's annual budget and presentation to the management committee
* Coordination of reporting on financial performance, profitability, revenue, statutory, tax and regulatory reporting and filings
* Implementation of working capital strategies, cash flow forecasting and cost saving initiatives
* Management of a transactional team; Management of the firm’s billing process
* Management of financial and operational projects
* Support the development and execution of Finance Strategy and ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the law firm
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
* We are seeking a qualified accountant who holds one of the following designations (CPA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA or ACCA), with a minimum of 8 years PQE, with at least 5 years of experience at senior management level
* Finance and operations experience are essential for a €30 million plus turnover of business. Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, global transfer pricing regulations, local taxation
* Proven track record of increasing profitability and reducing working capital, in addition to practical experience of delivering strategic objectives in a major international law firm or top tier accountancy firm
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills are necessary, as is the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
BENEFITS & REWARDS
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* Hybrid Working
* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
* Competitive vacation packages
* Educational assistance and professional development programmes
* Savings or pension plan
* Life insurance
* Travel insurance
* Global mental wellness programme
* Sports clubs and social events
ABOUT MAPLES GROUP
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
Maples’ standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case by case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
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