Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions Senior - FAAS

<b>We are Grant Thornton</b><p>Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.</p><p></p><p>At GT, we work as <i><b>trusted advisors</b></i>, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. </p><p></p><p><b>At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. </b> </p><p></p><p><b>A Career at GT</b> </p><p>Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. </p><p></p><p><b>What does this mean for you?</b> </p><p>A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. </p><p></p><p><b>Grow with us</b> </p><p>At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. </p><p></p><p><b>Our Benefits</b></p><p>Please follow this <a href="https://www.grantthornton.ie/careers/our-benefits/#faq_5953339_3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> for information on our generous benefits package.</p><p></p><p><b>The role</b></p><p>This is a high profile position. It involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton, but also with key finance people in both publicly listed companies and multinational environments.</p><p>As organisations and their business requirements become more innovative, complex and span more jurisdictions so too do the challenges faced by their accounting and finance functions. The Grant Thornton <a href="http://www.grantthornton.ie/service/outsourcing/financial-accounting-and-advisory-services-faas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAAS</a> team are a group of proactive accounting specialists who are focused on providing practical solutions to our clients’ complex financial reporting issues. Our FAAS team must be able to respond quickly to fast moving business processes and timelines – whether assisting with advice related to transactions or working to tight financial close deadlines. See where a career in FAAS can take you.</p><p></p><p><b>Main responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>previous experience of working with MNC’s an advantage but not a requirement, this could be in an industry or practice setting;</p></li><li><p>desire to broaden international experience through working with and auditing companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;</p></li><li><p>strong experience in the preparation of financial statements;</p></li><li><p>assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships;</p></li><li><p>design and implementation of project plans;</p></li><li><p>ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe;</p></li><li><p>self-motivated and ability to work within a team;</p></li><li><p>manage a team while on assignment;</p></li><li><p>responsible for development and mentoring staff;</p></li><li><p>working knowledge of Caseware for accounts preparation;</p></li><li><p>experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage;</p></li><li><p>proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP;</p></li><li><p>strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;</p></li><li><p>commercial / business awareness;</p></li><li><p>a passion for client service;</p></li><li><p>a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and</p></li><li><p>ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills and attributes:</b></p><ul><li><p>recognised accounting qualification;</p></li><li><p>an audit background;</p></li><li><p>experience in a top 20 practice;</p></li><li><p>minimum of 2 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; and</p></li><