Financial Reporting Officer - Senior Manager (Kilkenny) (Hybrid Role)

Who are we looking for?
You! Are you a qualified/part qualified accountant looking to expand your career in financial reporting, do you have a number of years' experience in a similar environment managing a team? well State Street Ireland is the place for you.
State Street are the largest financial administrator in Ireland, this position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to manage a team of people in the Financial Reporting department of the leading fund administrator in Ireland with the ability for career development in a variety of different areas in the funds industry.

As part of our current expansion of operations in Ireland (Kilkenny) we are expanding our financial reporting team in Kilkenny.

What we can offer you?
Flexibility to blend working from home or office, excellent benefits package, strong personal and career development programmes to support your career journey and much more. Keep reading to find out more.

Why this role is important to us
As a core member of our Financial Reporting team, this position offers a senior management role with a focus on key areas such as client and auditor management, technical product expertise on statutory financial reporting related matters and staff management.

You will be working with a team of dedicated financial reporting professionals to deliver high quality financial statements for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon. The role will give exposure and the opportunity to build strong relationships across functions internally and directly with clients, auditors and regulators.

What you will be responsible for:

• Act as the senior lead manager in the financial reporting process. You will lead, direct and manage a portfolio of client financial reporting delivery in collaboration with your team, manager and financial reporting colleagues.
  
• Technical expertise - maintain and develop technical expertise. Provide advice to our clients, demonstrating sound technical judgement, an understanding of the business together with the overall client relationship.
  
• Review and update department Operational processes, to ensure controls remain effective and account for dynamic changes in client requirements, mitigating operational risk wherever possible.
  
• Relationship Building - you will act as a State Street lead representative to your assigned clients. Manage and develop relationships with clients, auditors and other external parties.
  
• Client focus - Ability to manage client's expectations and deal with their queries. Lead and participate in the ongoing transformational change in Financial Reporting across Ireland and broader regions.
  
• Attend client Board meetings to represent the Financial Reporting Department, present the financial statements for Board approval.
  
• Training - support the ongoing need for training (standard process and technical financial reporting) of new hire and existing staff across financial reporting.
  
• Risk control - Establish and nurture a culture of 'Risk Excellence' within the team. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Standard Operating procedure, identifying, documenting applying all operating controls to effectively to manage risk.
  

What we value

• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and careful attention to detail are essential.
  
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritise.
  
• Proactive approach and willingness to continuously strive to learn and develop.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
  

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally, a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA) with a business or related degree and having a number of years' related experience in a similar environment (preferably in financial reporting or audit).
  

Education Support
To further enhance your career and development, State Street provides full support to train and qualify as a professional accountant with any of the professional bodies (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA).

On the job Training
We will provide comprehensive on the job training in relation to the specific financial statement reporting requirements including the relevant requirements as set out by the relevant accounting standards and regulation.
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About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers