Accountant - Financial Reporting
- Recruiter
- Citco Group
- Location
- Cork
- Posted
- 23 May 2017
- Closes
- 23 Jun 2017
- Job role
- Accountant
Perm and Fixed Term contract roles available at junior and senior level for an immediate start witihn Financial Services. About the Role: The Financial Reporting team is responsible for overseeing the financial and regulatory reporting function for all hedge funds currently under administration. There are separate engagement letters issued to the end client. You will be directly responsible for approximately 40-50 sets of financial statements. Main Job Functions/Tasks Under direct supervision, prepare annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements as required. Draft financial statement footnote disclosure as required by the financial reporting standards of the fund. Prepare financial highlight disclosures, including calculations of total returns, preparation of per share tables, expense ratio analysis, etc. Perform analysis of the financial statements to verify accuracy to accounting record. Maintain audit support schedules during the year Exchange information internally. Participate in group meetings to exchange status, data, etc. Respond to moderately complex inquiries. Relay to, and gather routine information from employees and/or outside offices, and clients. Develop training programs and agendas. Maintain effective contact/communication within members of the office and other offices at various levels in the organization. Begin to build external client contacts, when necessary, and be regularly available and responsive to their interpersonal and business needs. Compose, format and edit routine correspondence and documentation. Ensure quality. Errors have significant impact and may result in expenditure of additional time, resources and funds and impact the office's ability to achieve objectives. Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team members. Suggest methods and procedures for new work assignments, reviewing with supervisor for input or approval. Education, Qualifications and Special Training Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance related area (2:1 and above) and /or studying for a professional accounting qualification Knowledge of accounting and / or studying for a professional accounting qualification 1 years + General accounting/financial reporting experience NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation