Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) – Financial Services

FAAS is a specialist accounting team that supports complex, large-scale and multinational companies in the financial services sector, by delivering tailored solutions to address financial and operational challenges.

The role

The candidate should have a strong background in the financial services/asset management industry and understand the challenges and trends, which affect this sector. The candidate should be experienced in funds financial reporting, able to lead a financial reporting team and is proficient in dealing with different stakeholders. It involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton but also with key people from our client base.

Main responsibilities

Prepare, review, and finalise of financial statements in financial services/asset management industry;
Manage end-to-end statutory and regulatory reporting processes;
Resolve complex GAAP/regulatory queries;
Build strong relationships with client representatives;
Liaise with investment managers, fund accounting team, and auditors;
Assist/ lead team supervision, performance management, staff development and training;
Drive system enhancements and reporting efficiency; and
Promote FAAS both internally and externally.

Skills and attributes

Strong experience and knowledge in financial services/asset management industry either directly or through practice;
Experience in a variety of funds types / structures such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, Private equity, REITs, SPVs an advantage;
ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent IFAC qualification;
3-5+ years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements
Proficient accountant, with strong knowledge of IFRS & US GAAP and some knowledge of Irish GAAP and Luxembourg GAAP;
Strong understanding of accounting and regulatory requirements related to funds;
Strong computer skills – advanced knowledge of Microsoft office;
ERP system experience such as Geneva, Investran, Oracle, SAP, Workday – desirable;
Excellent attention to detail and resolves issues as they arise;
Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;
Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of industry developments;
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
Strong project management skills;
Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.
Self-motivated and ability to work within a team;

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion and diversity:

Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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Financial Reporting Assistant Manager/Manager - FAAS

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