Financial Reporting Analyst

A global financial services organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Fund Reporting team in Dublin on a fixed-term basis. This role offers hands‑on exposure to fund financial statements, audit coordination and regulatory reporting within a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

The position is ideal for an experienced fund reporting or fund accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and a keen eye for detail, who enjoys working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to a Fund Reporting Manager, the Financial Reporting Analyst will play a key role in the preparation and review of audited and unaudited financial statements for a range of investment funds. The role involves close interaction with auditors, internal teams and overseas colleagues to ensure accurate and timely delivery in line with regulatory and client requirements.

• Review and quality‑check financial statements for assigned investment funds, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of changes in net assets, cash flow statements, investment schedules and related disclosures.
• Analyse and interpret fund financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency with accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with reporting guidelines across asset classes, including derivatives, foreign exchange, income accruals, expenses, capital activity and distributions.
• Coordinate with internal teams across multiple jurisdictions to deliver financial statements within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants and clients throughout the audit and reporting process.
• Work closely with valuation, depositary, record‑keeping and other internal teams to obtain required information.
• Develop and maintain financial statement templates for new fund structures in line with disclosure requirements.
• Support the implementation of robust controls and processes to maintain data integrity and mitigate operational risk.
• Apply regulatory and legislative updates to reporting deliverables as required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of GAAP and IFRS developments relevant to investment funds.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and recurring monthly tasks as needed.
• Provide support to senior team members and act as a point of contact in their absence when required.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• A minimum of four years’ experience in fund reporting or fund accounting, including exposure to audit processes and financial statement preparation.
• A business‑related degree.
• Professional or part‑qualified accounting status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, particularly as they apply to investment funds.
• Experience working with UCITS and/or hedge fund structures.
• A solid understanding of a broad range of financial instruments and their accounting treatment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven organisational and time management capabilities.
• Good presentation and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A professional, client‑focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.