Financial Reporting Manager

About the Company

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical, quantitative and qualitative reviews of financial statements prepared by fund administrators, ensuring that BlackRock disclosure policies and quality standards are maintained, and resolving any audit queries addressed.
• Present results and findings from reporting cycles and various ad hoc memos to the various audit committees and boards of directors;
• Assess and monitor service quality of third party financial reporting vendors, provide feedback, identify areas for improvement and manage any changes in service requirements;
• Support the continual development of the financial reporting operating model to optimise efficiency, mitigate risk and incorporate business and product changes;
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with multiple internal and external partners including fund administrators, auditors and boards of directors; and
• Analyze and implement updates to accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Experience/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance desirable;
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) preferable;
• Possess at least 5 years combined experience in investment management or financials services audit or, alternatively, significant experience within a financial reporting environment at a fund administrator;
• Knowledge of technical and regulatory issues affecting the investment fund industry, including strong knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102 accounting standards;
• Takes ownership for outcomes and is personally accountable for results;
• Analyze relevant information using logic and consider relevant facts to make rational, realistic and sound decisions;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including ability to clearly articulate results as well as issues to senior management and external parties;
• Self-motivated, determined to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals.
• Works effectively to plan and prioritize responsibilities including ongoing and ad hoc projects simultaneously; and
• Proven track record to develop practical and pragmatic solutions through a ‘hands on’ approach

Remuneration Package

• Salary €75,000-€85,000
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Hybrid Working

Contact

Contact

For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contact Conal O'Connor on 01 5927858, or e-mail or click on the apply button below
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