Our client is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, they advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
They treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Their approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is their secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Our client sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of corporate services to aircraft leasing andstructured finance special purpose vehicles in Ireland. Our client is led by a team of over 50 highly skilled and experienced professionals drawnfrom accounting, audit, company secretarial, compliance and legal fields and are uniquely positioned to deliver high quality, responsiveand cost-effective services that consistently exceed client expectations.
Overview of role
Our client is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic senior accountant to join our dynamic and growing team in Dublin. A permanent role with the option of hybrid working, you will be a senior member of the client accounting team, working closely with the Head of Accounting and the Managing Director. You will have at 2 years or more post qualification financial services experience and a desire to work in a fast paced, client facing environment. In return you will experience a commitment to your continuous professional development, high quality work and enjoy a supportive team-based working environment.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
Preparation of financial statements for a varied portfolio of capital markets and aircraft leasing SPVs
Beginning to end responsibility for leading the preparation of financial statements, including active involvement in both audit preparation and delivery;
Lead the on boarding of new clients from an accounting perspective
Train and manage less experienced members of the team;
In time take on a portfolio of SPV directorships thereby getting a broader exposure to the transaction and clients;
Lead the interaction with auditors and the client to ensure successful completion of the financial statements;
Manage the completion of quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of aircraft leasing SPVs;
Liaising with the tax advisors in relation to VAT and corporation tax compliance.
Preparation and filing of quarterly regulatory returns to Central Bank of Ireland;
Completion of FATCA, EMIR and CRS returns; and
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team
Experience & Qualifications
We are seeking a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant, with at two years or more post qualification financial services experience in a relevant auditing/accounting role within a Top 10 accounting firm or corporate services company, who can demonstrate the following:
Ability to review complicated SPV transactions from an accounting perspective and lead the on boarding and delivery of all related accounting requirements;
Strong technical accounting knowledge;
Experience at either performing an audit or preparing for and answering audit queries;
Prior experience in managing audit trainees/newly qualified accountants;
Experience in a financial reporting role would be an advantage
Proficiency in using MS Office suite with advanced Excel skills is essential;
Excellent communication skills
Highly self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail
The candidate should be able to think on their feet, show attention to detail and resourcefulness, and have strong communication and organisational skills. An enthusiastic attitude is essential
Please email Stephen.Maguire@charteredaccountants.ie in confidence to apply or with any queries you might have about the role.
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