Financial Reporting Specialist

Fantastic opportunity to join a global custodian bank who are hiring nationwide due to new client wins and expansion of their service offers. Strong potential for permanency and/or contract extension depending on business needs. Responsibilities: Detailed 1st review of interim and annual financial statements: Review financial statements disclosures and verify crosschecks and calculations. Ensure that financial statements are being prepared in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS or other applicable reporting standards. Provide financial statements preparation guidance to Specialists by providing and walking through review comments. Follow all best practices and internal control procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on experience and changes to regulatory requirements, funds and clients. Prepare more complex interim and annual financial statements Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the commencement of the reporting cycle and work with applicable parties to resolve them. Coordinate the receipt of reports, extracts and other information from internal and external parties. Perform a review to ensure the general ledger balances agree to the supporting documentation, identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statement by performing a thorough self-review. Calculate certain financial statements disclosures based on regulatory requirements, as applicable. Coordinate the distribution of financial statements to both internal and external parties as well as provide relevant supporting documentation and calculations. Assist Specialists in the resolution of issues. Take active role in the training, mentoring and development of Specialists within the team. Supervise Specialists to ensure that pre-work is prepared in a timely manner and reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Work with clients and auditors to coordinate and analyse all financial statements comments. Essential Requirements: Newly Qualified Accountant Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field 2- 3 years related experience in Fund Accounting and/or Financial Reporting experience preferred. If you are interested in making this position yours, please contact Evelyn on 01 676 0505, or click apply below Voted Best in Practice Accounting & Finance 2017, 2015, 2013 & 2012, Quest is a team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters dedicated to recruiting Financial Services Professionals. Our reputation for consistent delivery and extensive industry knowledge is second to none. We continue to look to the future; striving to improve continuously on our quality of service and passion for delivery.