Financial Reporting Consultant

**\*\*Financial Reporting Consultant\*\* (Contract)** **Duration: Up until 7 May 2027 (Possibility for extension)** **Location: Limerick/Dublin/Hybrid (3 days on site but occasional days in Limerick for training are mandatory)** **Rate: A highly competitive Hourly Rate is available for suitable candidates** **Role Profile** Our client, a prestigious organisation in the investment banking sector, is seeking a Financial Reporting Consultant to enhance their Financial Reporting team in Ireland. This role is pivotal in ensuring the alignment of financial reporting practises with evolving accounting standards and regulations. **Key Responsibilities:** * Establish and implement best practises within the department to deliver exceptional client satisfaction and enhance overall departmental performance on a continuous basis. * Review and deliver financial statements as needed, ensuring compliance with current accounting and regulatory standards. * Serve as the primary liaison with associated audit firms, facilitating technical briefings and updates to ensure the team remains informed of industry and regulatory developments. * Represent the organisation at relevant external forums that influence business operations. * Identify training and development needs, setting performance standards for the Financial Reporting department. * Guide team members in addressing non\-routine and complex financial reporting challenges. * Collaborate with compliance and other relevant internal stakeholders as necessary. **Skills \& Experience:** * Proven experience in the investment management industry, preferably in fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or audit. * Financial reporting experience is preferred. * Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and build a cohesive team. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a strong focus on client servicing for both internal and external clients. * Evidence of successful negotiation skills is essential. * Comprehensive knowledge of both onshore and offshore fund administration, particularly in relation to Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS. * Familiarity with the Irish regulatory framework concerning fund accounting and financial reporting is critical. * Proficiency in leading fund accounting and financial reporting systems, with experience with vendors such as Bloomberg and Reuters being advantageous. * Understanding of how fund accounting systems integrate with other operational systems. * Ability to contribute to the long\-term strategic direction of the department. * Experience in representing businesses to clients through presentations and proposals. * Capability to instil a client service culture among staff, ensuring all clients receive exceptional service. * Contribution to the marketing and sales processes for prospective clients through presentations and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs). * Experience in designing and implementing development and training plans for staff across various locations. * Effective communicator, motivator, coach, and mentor, with a focus on staff development. * A proactive approach to identifying and addressing areas for improvement beyond immediate responsibilities. ***\*\*Please can we kindly ask that you only apply if you are able to be in either Dublin or Limerick 3 days a week. Also, it will be mandatory to be in Limerick occasionally for training days.\*\**** **Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.** If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.