Finance Accountant - Senior Associate

Finance Accountant - Senior Associate

Davy is a market leader in wealth management and capital markets in Ireland. We are over 900 people, managing €19bn+ of our client assets, with offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and London.

We aim to build client relationships that lead to real understanding. Understanding builds to great advice and world-class outcomes for our clients, whether they are individual people, businesses or large institutions.

Our vision is to be the financial services partner most trusted by our clients and most admired for our people. Developing our people is our priority and we are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms.

There are lots of benefits to working at Davy. Our city centre location, free access to our onsite gym and fitness studio, impressive social calendar, clear CSR programme, performance related bonuses, and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff. But above all, we have a clearly-defined purpose and culture which guide everything we do. We are one team, always growing, putting our clients first.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivery of monthly accounts, quarterly and annual statutory reporting and regulatory reporting deliverables for the Davy Group. In addition, the role will involve supporting the Head of Financial Reporting and Group Financial Controller with reporting projects, financial analysis and technical accounting analysis. 

This is an excellent role for an ambitious accountant who wishes to learn and develop in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to the Capital Markets business and can expect a varied and challenging role. 

We are looking for individuals with a can do attitude who will excel in a changing environment and is comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment where they can propose and drive solutions. The successful candidate will be a well organised team player with strong communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Preparation of the month end close process within Capital Markets and other areas of the business 
• Preparation of bi-annual and annual statutory financial statement notes for the Groups parent. 
• Preparation of the Firm’s FinRep regulatory returns on a quarterly basis, with a focus on quality variance analysis to ensure accuracy and that regulatory queries are fully resolved to. 
• Support preparation of selected subsidiary financial statements in line with IFRS. 
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and files where applicable. 
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements in line with IFRS accounting standards. 
• Support in the successful delivery of the year end Audit, including Audit Preparation, responding to Audit Queries and preparation of technical accounting memos. 
• Fostering an environment of continuous improvement of internal controls, processes and financial systems, and ensuring processes and controls are adhered to. 
• Support the Business teams through implementation, monitoring and ongoing automation and improvement of the Finance system processes to meet business needs and new developments in an effective and efficient manner. 

• Participation in other ad-hoc projects as directed by Associate Director and systems developments/improvements 
• Compliance with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role. 

Requirements

• Qualified accountant preferably with experience in a Financial services environment
• Confident pro-active self-starter with a can-do attitude, who can work on their own initiative and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient data analytical and advanced Excel, Word capability and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Keen interest in pursuing a career within the Finance team

Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity both in background and in experience. You might not meet all of the requirements outlined in the above job description, but we would still like to hear from you. We review all applications received.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.