Financial Reporting Accountant - Long-Term Contract
Location: Dublin | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join a leading financial services team on a long-term contract basis. This is an urgent requirement, and candidates who are immediately available or on short notice will be prioritised.
The role focuses on the preparation and review of financial statements for a portfolio of investment funds, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and review statutory financial statements for a range of investment funds.
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Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and applicable regulatory and disclosure requirements.
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Plan, organise, and manage the end-to-end financial reporting cycle for assigned funds.
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Review and sign off on draft financial statements, supporting schedules, and associated calculations.
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Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and other third parties to meet reporting deadlines.
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Provide accurate management information relating to reporting progress and deliverables.
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Participate in process improvements, controls, and ad-hoc Financial Reporting projects as required.
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Present fund financial information to Boards and support strong governance practices where necessary.
Key Skills and Experience
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5+ years' experience in financial reporting, ideally within a fund administrator or Big 4 environment.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and US GAAP, with exposure to investment fund structures.
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Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements end-to-end.
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Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is beneficial.
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Highly deadline-driven with strong time management and attention to detail.
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Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Success in the Role Will Be Measured By
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Timely and accurate delivery of all financial statements in line with reporting deadlines.
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High-quality outputs with minimal audit issues or rework.
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Effective collaboration with internal teams, auditors, and Boards.
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Contribution to maintaining strong controls, governance, and reporting standards within the team.
