Job Details: Senior - Financial Reporting


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Senior - Financial Reporting
About FAASThe Grant Thornton FAAS department is a specialist team who
primarily service complex large scale and Multinational Companies
(MNCs), focusing on being a centralised point of contact for their
global requirements. Our experienced and multicultural teams are
experts in areas of Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS)
and Audit and Accounting Advisory (AAA) ? both operating through our
Centre of Excellence in Ireland, Effective Financial Reporting (EFR),
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Payroll Solutions
(GPS).The

characteristics of the target client base we are selling to are as
follows:complex clients and group
structures;multi-jurisdictional;technically demanding;driving
efficiency and change;looking for value;want a single point of
contact;sophisticated procurement processes; andoften SEC regulated.

The service delivery therefore demands a combination of rigorous
project management with clear communication protocols, technical
excellence and a deep knowledge of shared service centre operating
environments. This role will suit an ambitious motivated person who is
willing and interested in getting involved with helping the team. It
involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel
within Grant Thornton but also with key people from our multinational
client base.

Our team are proactive accounting specialists who are focused on and
passionate about delivering innovative and practical solutions to
clients? complex financial reporting issues. The FAAS team is one of
the fastest growing teams in Grant Thornton.

_YOU WILL_ work closely with the four partners in FAAS and will have a
real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team.

The role he candidate should have a strong background in the financial
services industry and understand the challenges and trends which
affect this sector. This role will suit an ambitious motivated person
who is willing and interested in getting involved with helping the
team. It involves working closely with FAAS directors and managers and
other senior personnel within Grant Thornton but also with key people
from our multinational client base.

_KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_

Working with clients to prepare and review financial statements under
IFRS and Lux and US GAAP;

Working with clients to optimize several business functions, this may
include projects relating to the financial statement process, review
and remediation of business processes and short-term interim staffing
assignments working within a team environment to ensure deadlines are
met;

Building strong relationships with team and client representatives;

Liaising with auditors;

Promoting FAAS both internally and externally.

Experience, skills and attributes

Experience and knowledge in financial services industry mainly asset
management sector either directly or through practice;

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent IFAC qualification;

Minimum 1 years? PQE;

Audit experience of large companies, multinational entities and
complex financial instruments;

Proficient accountant, with strong knowledge of reporting standards
mainly IFRS & US GAAP and basic knowledge of Irish GAAP and Luxembourg
GAAP;

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to funds
industry;

Strong computer skills ? advanced knowledge of Microsoft office
applications, high proficiency on excel - desirable;

Excellent attention to detail and resolves issues as they arise;

Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing
skills;

SAP, ERP and other financial reporting tools experience ? desirable;

_ABILITY TO_ learn quickly and keep abreast of technical developments
(particularly IFRS and US GAAP);

_ABILITY TO_ work under pressure and to tight deadlines;

_EXPERIENCE OF_ working as part of a team supporting others About FAASThe Grant Thornton FAAS department is a specialist team who
primarily service complex large scale and Multinational Companies
(MNCs), focusing on being a centralised point of contact for their
global requirements. Our experienced and multicultural teams are
experts in areas of Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS)
and Audit and Accounting Advisory (AAA) ? both operating through our
Centre of Excellence in Ireland, Effective Financial Reporting (EFR),
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Payroll Solutions
(GPS).The

characteristics of the target client base we are selling to are as
follows:complex clients and group
structures;multi-jurisdictional;technically demanding;driving
efficiency and change;looking for value;want a single point of
contact;sophisticated procurement processes; andoften SEC regulated.

The service delivery therefore demands a combination of rigorous
project management with clear communication protocols, technical
excellence and a deep knowledge of shared service centre operating
environments. This role will suit an ambitious motivated person who is
willing and interested in getting involved with helping the team. It
involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel
within Grant Thornton but also with key people from our multinational
client base.

Our team are proactive accounting specialists who are focused on and
passionate about delivering innovative and practical solutions to
clients? complex financial reporting issues. The FAAS team is one of
the fastest growing teams in Grant Thornton.

_YOU WILL_ work closely with the four partners in FAAS and will have a
real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team.

The role he candidate should have a strong background in the financial
services industry and understand the challenges and trends which
affect this sector. This role will suit an ambitious motivated person
who is willing and interested in getting involved with helping the
team. It involves working closely with FAAS directors and managers and
other senior personnel within Grant Thornton but also with key people
from our multinational client base.

_KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_

Working with clients to prepare and review financial statements under
IFRS and Lux and US GAAP;

Working with clients to optimize several business functions, this may
include projects relating to the financial statement process, review
and remediation of business processes and short-term interim staffing
assignments working within a team environment to ensure deadlines are
met;

Building strong relationships with team and client representatives;

Liaising with auditors;

Promoting FAAS both internally and externally.

Experience, skills and attributes

Experience and knowledge in financial services industry mainly asset
management sector either directly or through practice;

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent IFAC qualification;

Minimum 1 years? PQE;

Audit experience of large companies, multinational entities and
complex financial instruments;

Proficient accountant, with strong knowledge of reporting standards
mainly IFRS & US GAAP and basic knowledge of Irish GAAP and Luxembourg
GAAP;

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to funds
industry;

Strong computer skills ? advanced knowledge of Microsoft office
applications, high proficiency on excel - desirable;

Excellent attention to detail and resolves issues as they arise;

Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing
skills;

SAP, ERP and other financial reporting tools experience ? desirable;

_ABILITY TO_ learn quickly and keep abreast of technical developments
(particularly IFRS and US GAAP);

_ABILITY TO_ work under pressure and to tight deadlines;

_EXPERIENCE OF_ working as part of a team supporting others

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