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A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can

What you will do

This role will be based within the Finance team of the Shared Services Centre, reporting to the Financial Controller. The role holder will be responsible for the general accounting on a day-to-day basis e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP reporting for certain legal entities. They will also be responsible for updating, reviewing, and reconciling the general ledger and the review and analysis of the results of those entities. The role holder will ensure that intercompany and third-party invoicing is completed in a timely manner and monitor the collection of receipts.

The role holder is also responsible for the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and will be a key participant in the annual audit process and assist with internal audit related matters for those entities as needed. They will also assist with the timely preparation of board reporting, ensuring that the data is complete, accurate and clearly analysed for the readers of the reports. The role holder will assist with the development of accounting policies, procedures and guidance and will help ensure the overall control framework is maintained.

What you can expect

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, liaising with the business and shared services centre colleagues to ensure robust and timely reporting.
• Participation in annual audit process, including preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP, IFRS or simplified IFRS norms.
• Preparation of quarterly Board reports and other financial reporting as required.
• Preparation of intercompany and third-party invoicing and monitoring of receipts.
• Maintenance of control framework, including documentation of processes and controls.
• Participation in projects e.g. to improve processes, reporting and control framework.

What you will bring

• Degree in a relevant field
• A professional accounting qualification or part qualified.
• Experience of reporting under UK GAAP, IFRS, including knowledge of IFRS16, IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 and simplified IFRS.
• Experience of reporting under US GAAP and knowledge of the differences between US and IFRS GAAP is desirable.
• Experience of preparing Financial Statements under IFRS, FRS101 and FRS 102, including interpretation and implementation of new standards and consolidation of accounts.
• Experience of implementing and maintaining a control framework, including documentation of controls.
• Experience of external and internal audits, including interim and final audit participation and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the timely and successful completion of the audits.
• Able to analyse data and challenge inconsistencies to ensure data is robust and variances are understood and explained.
• Good communicator, able to explain technical accounting issues clearly both verbally and in writing. Experience of drafting financial statements and comfortable writing technical memos.
• Task orientated and comfortable challenging inconsistencies to ensure data is fully understood.

• Skilled in office technology – Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc. Excellent Excel skills, good PowerPoint, and Word experience.

• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee's salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.34 trillion in assets under management as of March 31st, 2024. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM's businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 148 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PGIM has a long-held commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that this is a prerequisite for PGIM's success and sustainability. We work to attract, retain, develop and promote talent at all levels and aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities where we work, live and invest. We are intentional about creating a workplace where everyone has a voice and is welcomed, valued, respected and understood. From the moment people join PGIM, we pledge to help them unlock their full potential. Together, we are shaping a future where talent knows no boundaries.

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants' gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.

About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role
Performance of Financial Reporting related activities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks (which may be parts of larger processes) and requests for information
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Investment Funds under NTI's administration.
• Liaison with external auditors and dealing with audit queries.
• Preparation of regulatory returns where applicable, including Central Bank returns.
• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Ensuring other Tax compliance deadlines are met in relation to the Funds under administration.
• Seek to learn quickly and continually improve service offered.
• Assist other colleagues. Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge as appropriate.
• Liaise with other units – Shareholder Services, Trustee, Corporate Actions, Control, Accounts and Fund Managers.

Skills / Experience

• Accounting experience within the Investment Industry is a distinct advantage, financial reporting background an advantage.
• An appreciation of accounting principles is essential, the candidate will be a qualified accountant or part qualified and interested in completing their qualification.
• Demonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills. Experience of Invest One and/or Sun advantageous.

Working With Us
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Our client is a fantastic asset servicing provider, based in Dublin City Center, they are looking to add a dynamic Financial Reporting Accountant to their new team.

The role:

Prep & review of Financial Statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Net Assets, Investment Statement, Cash Flow Statements and relevant Note Disclosures, including pertinent ratios.

• Applying INREV adjustments to the NAV for financial statement reporting purposes

• Extract and interpret information from financial records of funds

• Ensure adherence to reporting guidelines as they relate to security types, derivative

instruments, income accruals, foreign exchange, capital stock, expense accrual, income and capital gains distributions

• Work with external auditors, consultants and client to deliver the (un)audited financial

statements accurately and per agreed deadline

• Create Financial Statement templates for new clients in accordance with the disclosure requirements and rules

• Implement effective controls and processes in order to maintain accurate records, and to identify and mitigate business risk

What you'll bring:

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum 6 years financial reporting or fund accounting experience, with a focus on audit management & financial statement reporting

• Business degree or equivalent

• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

• Strong analytical, problem solving skills

• Proven organizational and time management skills

• A strong desire to be a part of a new team within a leading and growing organisation

Next steps?

Contact Neasa McCann for more information

My client, a Global Financial Services company, is seeking to appoint a Vice President, Fund Reporting Manager to join their Financial Reporting team. Based in Dublin, 4 days a week in the office.

The Role

• Manage a Financial Reporting team responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for investment funds on behalf of assigned clients and funds.
• Manage the performance of assigned staff and set team priorities.
• Ensure financial statements meet the relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP, etc.) and any applicable regulatory standards.
• Review changes in accounting and disclosure standards to direct process changes needed to ensure compliance.
• Plan, organise and monitor the production of financial statements for funds
• Maintain and provide regular management information on relevant aspects of team and team deliverables.
• Review and sign-off of financial draft reports, accounts files and other associated calculations and information.
• Ensure effective and cooperative liaison with external and internal parties relevant to team deliverables.
• Participate and contribute to ongoing development of Financial Reporting structures, processes and controls. Represent the Financial Reporting department on ad-hoc projects and specific tasks as required.
• Present fund reports to the Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communication of fund status.
• Recruit, direct, motivate and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Where appropriate or required deputise for the Group Manager, provide cover for team deliverables and support other Financial Reporting teams

The Candidate

• Significant experience (10yrs +) of managing small/medium sized teams of professional staff, preferably within a fund administrator, or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure
• Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP, and investment fund structures (Mutual funds, hedge funds etc.)
• Experienced in use of financial reporting platforms, including Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting, to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting
• Deadline driven with effective time management and ability to work under pressure
• Professional accounting qualification advantageous, preferably ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Contact me to have a confidential chat about this role and great benefits.

Job Title:
Financial Reporting – Funds (AM to Manager Level)

Sector:
Professional Services – Advisory (Financial Services)

Location:
Dublin / Cork / Galway (Hybrid)

Salary:
€60,000 – €75,000 plus bonus & benefits

Our Client

Our client is a leading advisory firm with a strong presence across Ireland and a rapidly growing Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) division. With over 180 professionals on the Financial Services side and 330 in FAAS overall, they are entering a significant growth phase to support new client engagements and year-end demand.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth advisory team at a leading firm. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of fund administrators and work on both year-end and project-based engagements. As hiring is scaling into double digits, there is clear momentum and headroom for progression. The business operates with a hybrid model across Dublin, Cork, and potentially Galway, offering flexibility and the chance to work on high-impact assignments in the funds sector.

Who should apply?

This role is suited to qualified professionals from either practice or industry backgrounds who have experience in funds and a strong understanding of financial reporting.

• Qualified accountant with 2–6 years' PQE
• Prior experience in financial reporting within funds, either in practice or fund administration
• Exposure to IFRS and/or FRS 102
• Commercial, collaborative and motivated team player

Role and Reporting Lines

This role sits within the FAAS Financial Services division and reports to senior management in the team.

• Client Delivery
  – Support and lead financial reporting engagements for major fund administrators
• Project Management
  – Oversee timelines, scope and resourcing on multiple reporting projects
• Technical Oversight
  – Provide input on complex accounting issues under IFRS and FRS 102
• Stakeholder Engagement
  – Liaise directly with clients, including C-level and senior finance leaders
• Team Leadership
  – Guide and mentor junior staff, contributing to a collaborative team culture
• Growth Contribution
  – Be part of a wider expansion in FS Advisory with real visibility and impact
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  – Work alongside other divisions to ensure full-service delivery
• Process Improvement
  – Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows and outcomes

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to
Frank Bailey
who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on

My client is a global leader in asset servicing, supporting investment funds and financial institutions worldwide. They deliver end-to-end solutions across custody, fund administration, depositary, execution, clearing and related services.
They are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant on a fixed-term contract, with potential to go permanent.

This role offers the opportunity to join a
newly created and expanding Private Equity/Real Estate financial reporting team.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for preparing and reviewing audited and unaudited financial statements for fund clients, as well as liaising with auditors and managing audit queries within tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements for Private Equity/Real Estate funds in line with GAAP, IFRS and INREV requirements.
• Manage audits, liaising with auditors, clients, and internal teams to meet deadlines.
• Extract, analyse and interpret fund financial data to ensure compliance with reporting guidelines.
• Develop templates, procedures, and controls to improve accuracy and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with colleagues internationally and external service providers to deliver (un)audited statements.
• Keep up to date with regulatory, legislative, and accounting standard changes.
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks as needed.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in financial reporting or fund accounting, including audit management and financial statement preparation.
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Detailed understanding of UCITS and/or hedge funds.
• Solid working knowledge of financial instruments and their accounting treatment.

Why Join My Client?

My client is progressive, collaborative and growth-focused. They support their people to reach their potential, work together to deliver trusted results, and make a positive impact for clients and communities alike.

If you are interested in making this position yours, please contact Louise Delaney, click apply below

Voted Best in Practice Accounting & Finance 2022, 2017, 2015 as well as 2013 & 2012, Quest is a team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters dedicated to recruiting Financial Services Professionals. Our reputation for consistent delivery and extensive industry knowledge is second to none. We continue to look to the future; striving to improve continuously on our quality of service and passion for delivery

Financial Reporting Consultant

Location: Limerick

Duration: 8 months contract

Pay: €45ph PAYE or €57.69ph Ltd/Umbrella

Role

Financial Reporting – Senior Consultant

Reporting to a Divisional Manager or Head of Financial Reporting Ireland Operations – Limerick

Responsible for identifying and interpreting changes to accounting standards and regulations that will impact the client allocation within the department, as well as liaising with external audit firms to develop solutions regarding the impact of such changes.

The candidate will be responsible in assisting with the review of financial statements across the department in addition to identifying and implementing best practice across teams. The candidate will work closely with the training department to identify training needs and develop best practice solutions for Ireland FR and our outsourced locations.

The candidate will also work the management team with regards to client servicing, new business opportunities and client due diligence presentations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing best practice within the department to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department's performance to clients (internal and external) year on year.
• Responsible for the reviewing and delivery of financial statements where required to ensure they are compliant with current accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Become the primary point of contact with each of our associated Audit Firms, work closely with the Audit Firms and facilitate technical briefs and updates for the department, thereby keeping abreast of industry and regulatory developments.
• Represent the organisation's Financial Reporting team at relevant external forums which have impact on our business.
• Identify training and development needs and establish performance standards for the department.
• Guide staff in the resolution of non-routine and complex financial reporting issues.
• Liaise with Compliance and other relevant internal stakeholders where required.

Skills / Experience

Experience

• Must have proven experience in the investment management industry acquired through working in the fund administration, asset management or securities operations industry or audit industry.
• Financial reporting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team.
• Strong communication, first class presentation and internal and external client-servicing skills.
• Evidence of successful negotiation skills
• Detailed knowledge of both onshore and offshore funds administration. In particular Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS experience.
• Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.

Systems

• Knowledge of the leading Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting systems. Experience with vendors preferred (Bloomberg, Reuters etc.).
• Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface to other systems.

Process Skills

• Ability to provide input into long term strategy for department.

Client Service

• Experience of representing businesses to current clients via presentations etc.
• Instil a client service culture among staff and ensure that all clients receive a quality service.
• Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via presentations, RFP responses etc.

People Management

• Experience of designing and implementing development plans, training plans, best practice solutions for all levels of staff in various locations
• Be an effective communicator, motivator, coach and mentor.

Business Management

• As a manager, jointly manage the ongoing success of the organisation.
• Whilst maintaining primary responsibility for Financial Reporting think creatively and 'outside of the box' in terms of taking joint responsibility for other areas.

Personal Development

• Have the ability to develop further as the business grows.
• Genuine committed interest in own career development

Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Qualifications.
• Managerial & PC skills training.

Personal Qualities

• Disciplined, authoritative, determined.
• Enthusiastic, good communicator, coach, mentor.
• Confident, well-balanced and resilient.
• Must be approachable and gain respect.
• Results-oriented, ambitious, highly driven.
• Enthusiasm to improve company performance and systems.
• Staff motivator and trainer.
• Ability to think and act creatively
• Identifies solutions as well as issues
• Takes initiative to improve areas outside of immediate responsibilities

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Financial Reporting team, focused on Private Equity and Real Estate fund structures. This newly created role will see you take responsibility for the preparation and review of audited and unaudited financial statements, while managing relationships with auditors and ensuring timely delivery of financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for Private Equity and Real Estate investment funds, including:
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement
• Statement of Changes in Net Assets
• Investment Statement
• Cash Flow Statements
• Relevant note disclosures and ratio analysis
• Apply INREV adjustments to NAV for reporting purposes
• Assist in documenting and embedding new team procedures and workflows
• Analyse financial data and extract relevant information from fund records
• Ensure reporting aligns with appropriate guidelines across various security types and financial instruments
• Collaborate with offshore colleagues and third-party service providers to ensure accurate and timely financial statement delivery
• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and clients throughout the audit process
• Liaise with internal teams such as valuations, Depositary, and record keepers to gather required data

Your Profile

• Minimum 6 years' experience in financial reporting or fund accounting, with strong exposure to audit management and financial statement preparation
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge of UCITS and/or hedge fund structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Confident communicator with solid presentation skills
• Good knowledge of a broad range of financial instruments and their accounting treatment

If you are interested in making this position yours, please contact Anthony on , click apply below

Voted Best in Practice Accounting & Finance 2022, 2017, 2015 as well as 2013 & 2012, Quest is a team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters dedicated to recruiting Financial Services Professionals. Our reputation for consistent delivery and extensive industry knowledge is second to none. We continue to look to the future; striving to improve continuously on our quality of service and passion for delivery.

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penney's brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let's see what impact you can make

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across Primark ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP (where applicable), while driving the enhancement of specific accounting processes and initiatives in preparation for transition to a GBS model
• Management role with responsibility for preparation and analysis of robust periodic financial and management accounts as required
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results, including variance analysis, accruals and reclasses and oversee the monthly close process alongside other financial reporting teams
• Actively contribute to cross-functional finance transformation and process improvements projects
• Accounting for complex or unusual accounting areas as they might arise and support statutory reporting compliance
• Review and challenge periodic processes to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through automation or revised processes
• Escalate, manage and report control issues with transparency in a timely manner
• Support delivery of strategic projects that require input from the Controllership team
• Key link with audit teams and other advisors ensuring timely and accurate completion of all statutory obligations, with particular focus on IFRS 9.
• Support the Primark Treasury function in the execution of the Primark FX strategy with responsibility for Primark's Hedge accounting and the related impact on Inventory and COGS revaluation.

• Review and advise on Primark's FX exposures and management mechanisms, including accounting for treasury activity to manage the same.

• Preparation and analysis of financial year end notes for reporting packs

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders in Treasury, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Tax, Internal Control and with Internal and External Audit

• Comfortable working and taking responsibility in a dynamic environment

• Provide flexible, hands-on-support across a range of ad-hoc financial reporting and financial operations including reconciliations and issue resolution

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA) with 6 years+ PQE preferential
• Industry experience would be an advantage but not a requirement
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate data
• Strong commercial awareness with a sound knowledge of wider business factors
• High energy and enthusiasm, demonstrating initiative with strong work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment, without direct daily supervision and provide leadership to direct reports, peers and supervisors
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales
• Team player & strong relationship builder, able to work across numerous functions, internal & external

Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

REQ ID: JR-1668