Financial Reporting - Senior Consultant

Reporting to: Divisional Manager / Head of Financial Reporting

Start: 1 December 2026 - End: 7 May 2027
Location: Limerick or Dublin
Pay Route: PAYE
Pay: Hourly rate

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Consultant to support the Ireland Financial Reporting team on a fixed-term contract.

The role will focus on financial statement review, accounting and regulatory developments, technical reporting advice, audit liaison and the implementation of best practice across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and support the delivery of financial statements in line with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and interpret changes to accounting standards and regulations.
• Act as a key contact for external audit firms and support the resolution of technical issues.
• Provide guidance on complex and non-routine financial reporting matters.
• Identify and implement best practice across Financial Reporting teams and outsourced locations.
• Identify training needs and support technical training and knowledge sharing.
• Liaise with Compliance and other internal stakeholders as required.
• Support client servicing, new business opportunities and client due diligence presentations.
• Represent Financial Reporting at relevant industry forums.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience within fund administration, asset management, securities operations or financial services audit.
• Financial reporting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent client-service and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to motivate, influence and work effectively across teams.

TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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