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Job Description
Job Title: Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
What is the purpose of this Role?
The Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting is responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting activities of our fund administration operations in Dublin. The ideal candidate will be a professional with over a decade of relevant experience, capable of managing both local and remote teams. The candidate will lead by example, ensuring compliance with all HR and business policies for self and team and strive to improve processes, as well as identify and help execute on technology enhancement opportunities. The candidate will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, be proactive and have a high level of attention to detail.
1. Accountabilities for your role - what are you expected to do?
Oversees the preparation, review and quality control of pro-forma, interim, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and various GAAP standards; ensures adherence to regulatory reporting requirements and timelines, covering Annex IV, CPO-PQR, Form PF, MMIF, SPV returns and others; drives process and technology improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting; derives and implements metrics to evidence process improvements and technology enhancements; function lead on internal audits, due diligence reviews and sales RFP or presentations
2. Competencies for your Role - how are you expected to behave?
1. Collaboration
Develops good working relationships with others; recognises and values differences; encourages an inclusive collaborative environment and open dialogue; puts team’s goals ahead of personal agendas; shares information openly and transparently; openly supports team members and their efforts.
2. Talent Development & Engagement
Provides others with a clear direction; sets appropriate standards of behaviour; delegates work appropriately and fairly; motivates and empowers others; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; recruits staff of a high calibre
3. Drive for Results
Pursues goals with energy and perseverance; rarely gives up before succeeding; works to overcome barriers and challenges in order to produce desired results; can be counted on to achieve or surpass goals; consistently a top performer among peer group.
4. Agility & Innovation
Demonstrates flexibility in dealing with fast-changing priorities, and different or challenging situations; helps others to continuously improve and achieve results; explores multiple solutions to overcome obstacles; anticipates future needs that may affect the team or organisation
5. Risk
Appropriately identifies and manages risks, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and with Company Policy.
6. Ethics and Trust
Maintains high ethical standards; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity; conducts him or herself honestly and ethically; adheres to a core set of values and standards appropriate to the situation and acts; accordingly, is consistent in own words and actions; inspires trust and respect by dealing openly with people; keeps confidences and admits mistakes
3. Technical Competencies for your Role - what are you expected to know?
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and GAAP standards;
Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements including Annex IV, CPO-PQR, Form PF, MMIF, SPV returns, etc.;
Experience using Advent Geneva and Confluence preferred;
Experience working with or leading offshore teams preferable;
4. Qualifications Required to perform your Role?
Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA);
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial and regulatory reporting;
Proven experience in managing people.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
