Job Description
**Job Summary:** Manage financial reporting and audit processes for international clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders. Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) is a leading global custodian with a strong presence in Ireland. The company has been active in the country for 20 years, providing fund administration and depositary services to a wide range of international clients. **Job Description:** * Maintain and develop relationships with clients, external auditors, and outsourced providers * Manage the financial reporting process, including audit planning, management, and filing * Prepare and review audited annual and interim financial statements in accordance with procedures, relevant accounting standards, and regulatory disclosure requirements * Ensure timely and accurate results for each report within each relationship * Expand and promote the image of SGSS to all external contacts * Attend Board Meetings of Investment Managers * Oversee and review the completion of central bank and regulatory filings * Ensure compliance with service level agreements with accounting teams and external stakeholders * Adhere to all regulatory reporting requirements * Monitor progress of financial statements preparation * Train, coach, and instruct other staff in the team and other departments as required * Keep a log of issues encountered and report regularly to staff and management on issues and areas for improvement * Raise ideas to manager to support continuous operational improvements * Perform other duties as required from time to time **Requirements:** * Graduate with a Master's degree in Finance or Economics from an Engineering School or University with a specialization in business or finance * 2-4 years' experience of financial reporting and/or audit experience with knowledge of Irish GAAP, IFRS * Fluent in English, any other language (especially French) would be an asset * Strong organisational and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently or as part of a team * Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn essential * Aptitude for figures * Attention to detail * Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels * Experience of working with deadlines * Thorough understanding of accounting principles together with an awareness of all current technical issues * PC literate – experience with the Microsoft Office package is essential **About the VIE Assignment:** * This VIE in Dublin is to begin as of January 1st 2025 * It will last 24 months * In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract * The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space **About Société Générale:** * Société Générale is a leading global financial services company with a strong presence in Ireland * The company is committed to creating, daring, innovating, and taking action to shape the future * Employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities