Financial Reporting Supervisor (GM111158) Permanent NEW

Main Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

Draft a timetable for each financial reporting project detailing key milestones from planning to final sign-off
Prepare or review financial statements including primary statements and all note disclosures ensuring they are drafted in accordance with: o the regulations of the fund domicile the relevant GAAP of the Fund, primarily US GAAP, IFRS or Luxembourg GAAP the constituting documents of the fund (prospectus/offering memorandum)
Investment Manager and/or Auditor instructions
Co-ordinate and chair a weekly call between the Auditors, and Investment Managers tracking the status of the financial reporting project to agreed milestones on the timetable and resolving or directing ad-hoc Investment Manager and Auditor queries in relation to GAAP or local regulations
Build a detailed personal knowledge of GAAP to assist Investment Managers in the range of disclosures permissible under GAAP which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager and challenging the Auditors as required thereby adding value to the process from an Investment Manager perspective
Build a detailed personal knowledge of Regulations (e.g. AIFMD, UCITs, and CFTC) to assist Investment Managers in the range of disclosures permissible under the legislation which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager
Ensure all Investment Manager and Auditor queries on the financial statements are resolved on a timely basis
Research queries on GAAP and Regulations
Develop template financial statements for the NAV department utilizing both the Financial Reporting tool and also using a third party bespoke financial reporting application
General:

Ensure errors or problems are identified and investigated on a timely basis; provide guidance for solutions to resolve
Review the work of team members and ensure all work is scheduled to meet agreed timelines
Maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders
Pre-Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Guide, motivate and coach staff, ensuring development of their knowledge and ability
Take ownership of designated tasks
Strong leadership skills
Strong IT skills, proficient at MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and well organized
Education, Qualifications and Experience:

A Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) who has completed a 3 or 4 year training contract with an audit or fund firm specializing in the audit/administration of Funds
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics (2.2 min)
Detailed knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
Detailed experience developed across audit and financial statement review, either through audit engagements in Practice or within another financial institution
Strong technical skills and attention to detail along with good knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the funds industry
If you are interested in making this position yours, please contact Garth McKeown, click apply below

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Tagged as: Accountant Analyst, Financial Reporting