Financial reporting – Funds industry recruitment

Job Description The Financial Reporting Analyst/Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day provision of financial reporting services of the Fund Administration Department. Working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager, the Analyst/Supervisor will allocate tasks and workload to the Financial Reporting Specialists and Financial Reporting Seniors to ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of statutory annual and semi-annual financial statements, Board of Directors' information packages and dividend calculations
Key Accountabilities

Primary degree in accounting/finance related discipline.
oProfessional accountancy qualification desirable (qualified or part qualified)
oMinimum of 3 years experience in a fund administration environment or similar experience in a financial analysis role.
oHighly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated.
oMust possess strong reviewing skills.
oProven ability to manage and complete a variety of projects simultaneously.
oExperienced in the monitoring and application of regulatory changes affecting funds.
oExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
oPossesses ability to work in a potentially high pressure, client-driven environment.
oStrong focus on mentoring and coaching all direct reports.
oCreativity in developing solutions to meet client and control requirements.

Expected Outputs and Duties
oUndertaking primary responsibility for the provision of fund administration services to his/her allocated clients.
oDay to day management of operations for preparation, review and delivery of statutory reports and board packs.
oReviewing dividend accruals and payment.
oPlanning and monitoring special procedures for the launch of new funds and conversion and liquidation of existing funds.
oProviding an escalation point for clients' queries.
oResponsibility for communications to regulators, compliance and internal and external audit.
oAttending fund Board of Directors' meetings to present Administrator's Report and answering directors' queries.
oReviewing and updating department procedures to ensure they are current, complete and reflect best practice.
oAssisting in the evaluation and development of enhancements to the Fund Accounting system to automate procedures for financial reporting purposes.
oPrimary responsibility for coaching and developing his/her reporting team-members and providing appropriate feedback via periodic meetings and the firm's performance appraisal process.
oAssisting in projects to improve the efficiency, quality and accuracy of deliverables.
oDeveloping and maintaining a strong familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosure, including UK GAAP, US GAAP, Companies Act, IFRSA Regulations, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and OEIC Statement of Recommended Practice.
oKeeping team-members informed of new industry developments relating to financial reporting disclosure requirements.

Key Technical / Functional Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Capabilities Required
oPrimary degree in accounting/finance related discipline.
oProfessional accountancy qualification desirable (qualified or part qualified)
oMinimum of 3 years experience in a fund administration environment or similar experience in a financial analysis role.
oHighly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated.
oUndertaking primary responsibility for the provision of fund administration services to his/her allocated clients.
oDay to day management of operations for preparation, review and delivery of statutory reports and board packs.
oReviewing dividend accruals and payment.
oPlanning and monitoring special procedures for the launch of new funds and conversion and liquidation of existing funds.
oProviding an escalation point for clients' queries.

If you are interested in this role please call Tara McMenamon on 01/4744605 and e-mail your resume directly to tara@sigmar.ie