Data Operations Associate

Job Description

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Financial Reporting. You have found the right team. As a Data Operations Associate within the Financial Reporting team, you will leverage your strategic thinking and passion for promoting solutions in financial reporting. You will have the opportunity to manage a team, review financial statements, and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP. Your role will involve interacting with stakeholders, identifying process improvement opportunities, and maintaining risk and control checks. Job responsibilities Review primary financial statements and related notes in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP within client deadlines and SLAs. Plan audits and resources for financial reporting teams. Conduct analytical reviews of year-on-year movements in financial statements and notes. Manage consistency across financial statements for large clients throughout audit and interim cycles. Analyze client accounting records and escalate potential issues. Identify and correct misstatements in line with GAAP disclosures, escalating audit findings as needed. Resolve team queries and act as a reference for junior members on technical, accounting, and audit matters. Liaise with partner sites for external deliveries and communicate status effectively. Interact with stakeholders to address accounting or financial reporting queries. Recognize and act on process improvement opportunities, encouraging team efficiency ideas. Ensure risk and control checks are in place, updating checklists and SOPs post-audit cycles. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Possess over 7 years of experience in Financial Reporting or Audit within the Funds industry. Hold a postgraduate degree or CA/CPA qualification in Finance/Accounting. Manage people, conduct performance reviews, and set objectives effectively. Demonstrate strong management skills and build key internal relationships across locations. Exhibit strong attention to detail in document review and analytical capabilities for financial statements. Have excellent knowledge of primary GAAPs Irish/UK, IFRS, and US GAAP. Work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple deliverables during peak times. Implement change, seek efficiencies, and manage initiatives alongside daily tasks. Be oriented towards risk, control, and procedures. Possess strong analytical and prioritization skills, capable of making judgments.