Job Description
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.Are you our next Financial Reporting Solutions Manager?Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working modelGrade: ManagerContract type: PermanentA snapshot of your peer group:Our Financial Reporting Solutions Manager ideally have:Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent)3-5 years of relevant experience either within a top audit firm or within funds, asset management firm in a Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting or Audit capacity.Accounting experience within the Investment Industry is a distinct advantage, financial reporting background an advantage.Strong IT skills including proficiency at MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)Take ownership of designated tasksStrong leadership skillsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesAbility to be flexible and work effectively both as part of a team and independentlyDemonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction.Excellent team player with a flexible attitude and a proactive approach to their work.Well organised with excellent time management skills.A positive, hardworking, can-do attitude with a willingness to always go the extra mile.Excellent initiative, problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong technical skills and attention to detail along with good knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the funds industryDetailed knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRSIn-depth knowledge developed across audit and financial statement review, obtained from either audit engagements in an audit firm or within another financial institutionYour responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:Deliver an improved experience for clients with high quality, timely financial statement deliverables.Focus on continuous improvement and collaborate with other team members to implement technology to scale financial reporting models for our clients.Lead a professional client-centric team who will prioritise client needs, provide regular communication to ensure satisfactory outcomes.Apply financial reporting technology on production and review tools compress cycle times without compromising quality.Ensure a compliance lens is applied to reduce operational risk by ensuring that the underlying deliverables meet GAAP and regulatory requirements.Coordinate a seamless global financial reporting delivery model on global clients where other KPMG jurisdictions are involved.Responsible for overall day-to-day execution of the project as per the agreed scope and timelines. This will include the production and review of financial statements in accordance with: 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.Coordination of the year-end financial statement process and ensuring all investment manager and auditor queries on the financial statements are resolved in a timely manner.Preparation of board reports and presentation of such at Board Meetings.Your Team:KPMG are looking for a dynamic qualified accountant to join our flourishing industry-leading Financial Reporting Solutions Team.You will primarily be responsible for delivering reporting solutions to the world’s largest and most successful asset managers and fund administrators. Your focus will be on continuous improvement and collaborating with other team members to design and implement technology to scale these financial reporting models for our clients. A more detailed list of responsibilities can be found above.You will be joining a group of enthusiastic individuals who work together well as a team and truly embody the KPMG values. KPMG will give you the flexibility to thrive professionally and pursue other passions with team members also driving sustainability within the funds industry.Following induction, team members will continue their training journey as they complete technical training, along with a variety of talent development sessions and digital learning solutions courses to enable their development of skills required to kick-start their careers.At KPMG we are committed to our community and our people’s well-being is important, therefore you will also have the opportunity to take part in various corporate social responsibility and well-being initiatives.Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:Benefits All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:Discounted health insuranceThe purchase of additional annual leaveFrequent social events to help you build your networkEarly finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.Relocation assistance for those moving to IrelandComplimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.Career progression When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path. In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.Inclusion & Diversity Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential.Apply If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Karine Vatuska at karine.vatuska@kpmg.ie. For an interactive insight into life at KPMG, make sure to follow #KPMGLife on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role. By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database please email careers@kpmg.ie stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. #J-18808-Ljbffr