What you need to know

We are currently seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant for our client, a global Investment Banking company based in Limerick.

This is a 6-month contract position. Salary depends on experience.

This job is remote for the moment so you will need to possess a laptop/PC and the ability to work from home.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks (which may be parts of larger processes) and requests for information
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Investment Funds under administration
• Liaison with external auditors and dealing with audit queries
• Preparation of regulatory returns where applicable, including Central Bank returns
• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Ensuring other Tax compliance deadlines are met in relation to the Funds under administration
• Assist other colleagues as required
• Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge as appropriate
• Liaise with other units – Shareholder Services, Trustee, Corporate Actions, Control, Accounts and Fund Managers

Skills /Experience

• PQ or Qualified accountant preferred
• Accounting experience within the Investment Industry is a distinct advantage, financial reporting background an advantage
• Experience of Financial statements is required
• An appreciation of accounting principles is essential, the candidate will be a qualified accountant or part qualified and interested in completing their qualification
• Demonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills
• Experience of Invest One and/or Sun advantageous

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