Finance and Investments Accountant

We are recruiting a Finance & Investments Accountant on behalf of a Financial Services organisation in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on a broad role spanning investment accounting, portfolio performance monitoring, financial reporting and regulatory compliance within a specialist financial services environment. This is a key role in overseeing investment-related financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy of valuations and regulatory submissions, and providing financial analysis to support senior-level decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Produce monthly management information on investment portfolio performance, including performance attribution, trade reporting and other analytical reporting requirements. * Oversee investment accounting results across IFRS and regulatory reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate valuations, reconciliations and consistent financial presentation. * Lead the preparation, validation and quality assurance of investment asset data for regulatory reporting. * Review monthly valuations of Section 110 investment structures and manage relationships with outsourced service providers. * Coordinate investment-related information for external financial reporting, including financial risk disclosures and supporting notes. * Prepare and review monthly collateral reconciliations to ensure compliance with reinsurance treaty requirements. * Support strategic initiatives, ad hoc analysis and projects across Finance and Investments. Requirements * Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). * Experience in financial services, ideally reinsurance, insurance, investment management or a Big 4 consulting firm. * Strong understanding of financial reporting, investment accounting and regulatory reporting requirements. * Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders. * Strong technical accounting skills and an understanding of the challenges involved in reconciling IFRS and regulatory reporting outcomes. * Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting systems. * An interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance financial analysis, reporting and process efficiency. **Interested in learning more?** Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. g.caraher@brightwater.ie or 01 592 7849