Associate Director - Financial Services - Advisory FAAS Apply locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR7223
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The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Business Unit (BU) team, reporting directly to the Directors and Partners.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the financial services industry, with a deep understanding of the sector's challenges and trends.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering projects focused on operational excellence, transition management, and remediation.
The role The candidate will be reporting directly to the directors and partners in the business unit (BU).
The candidate should have a strong background in the financial services industry and understand the challenges and trends which affect this sector.
The candidate should be experienced in delivering projects regarding the achievement of operational excellence, transition management and remediation.
The candidate would be expected to work under their own initiative and help drive the growth in the BU.
Detailed responsibilities Business development/operational excellence requirements Providing input into the design and implementation of the business unit strategy; Working with senior team members to determine the products and services to be delivered; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, assess processes, and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Improving the financial statement close process through reduction in timelines, or increasing the robustness or quality of the output; Introducing new or improved management information through the use of new BI tools or the introduction and monitoring of appropriate KPI's; Provide regular reports and updates to management team, communicating project status, findings, and recommendations.
Technical requirements This is also a technical role and a deep understanding of the financial reporting and finance functions within various financial services sectors would be expected.
Strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in asset management and/or banking; Strong knowledge of reconciliation processes, ensuring alignment between accounting systems and third-party platforms; Experience in a variety of funds types/structures such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, Private equity, REITs, SPVs an advantage; Business-level understanding of platform functions such as Investran, Geneva, eFront, Advent, Confluence; Experience in automated financial reporting packages for asset management an advantage; Proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS.
Engagement delivery Assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships; Assist with the on-shoring or off-shoring of financial reporting and finance related processes.
Design and implementation of project plans; Diagnosis, stabilisation and process redesign arising from a critical business or P&L issues; Ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe; Manage a team while on assignment; Commercial / business awareness; A passion for client service.
Experience, skills and attributes Deep knowledge of financial services / asset management industry either directly or through practice; Appropriate professional qualification, which may be based in accounting or another appropriate discipline; Specific experience of having been part of large-scale finance projects in a multinational environment; Experience in a top 10 practice; 5 - 8 years PQE practical experience in auditing or preparing financial statements; Self-motivated and ability to work within a team; Strong project management skills; Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills; Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills; A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively; Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.
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