Team Leader - Fund Accounting - Financial Reporting Department - BFS

The Financial Reporting Department is responsible for the preparation of annual and semi-annual financial statements for our clients and for the management of all aspects of the audit process. The Department has responsibility for a broad range of funds and produces financial statements under various GAAPs like Irish GAAP, IFRS, Lux GAAP and US GAAP.

- Lead Analyst is responsible for ensuring the preparation and review of the first draft financial statements for a range of funds administered by our client are produced in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. 5 years of relevant experience with relevant accounting qualification are highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Key Roles & Responsibilities :

- Responsible for all aspects of the fund financial reporting services (including preparing high quality financial statements and underlying accounts files) to specified clients, in an efficient and speedy manner in line with section standards and procedures, including review of financial statements and underlying accounts files, as allocated.

- Liaise and resolve queries arising from auditors, clients and third parties to ensure statements are accurately produced and verified on a timely basis. Assists in developing materials for presentation to Board of Directors.

- Liaise with internal teams (Valuations, Transfer agency, Client services etc,) on behalf of the auditors. Reviews work of more junior colleagues and checks for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure.

- Plan the accounts preparation/audit process and the timetables for assigned funds in advance of year/period end ensuring that all parties are in agreement. Monitor progress of accounts preparation and audit against timetable for assigned funds and following up to ensure that all deadlines are met.

- Ensure files are completed, signed, filed and distributed to all parties within prescribed deadlines. Keep up to date with local technical/regulatory developments.

Job Qualifications :

- Should be a certified CA/CPA. Else, should have professional accounting qualification

- At least 4 years of relevant financial reporting/accounting experience required