Financial Reporting Specialist 1 - Financial Reporting

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions.The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers. 

Position Description

The Specialist I, Financial Reporting will be responsible for the preparation and review of the Financial Statements and co-ordination of the overall financial reporting process for investment funds and companies, ranging across various domiciles, jurisdictions and financial reporting standards. The Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible assisting the team in successfully completing the deliverables in the Financial Reporting Department.

This role will assume responsibility for preparing and reviewing financial statements, regulatory filing and other aspects of regulatory compliance in the relevant Fund jurisdiction.

What you’ll do

• Serve as main daily client operational contact for a range of clients;

• Preparation and review of Annual and Interim Financial Statements;

• Supervise Financial Reporting Analysts on systems, processing, procedures and job responsibilities;

• Preparation, coordinating, planning and completion of audits / audit requirements;

• Overseeing and reviewing the distribution of Financial Statements / Interim Financial Statements;

• Overseeing and reviewing the completion of Irish Financial Regulator Filings / Irish Stock Exchange Filings;

• Overseeing and reviewing the completion of Annual Filings;

• Maintaining a Central Library of All Audited Financial Statements;

• Supervise, train, coach and mentor junior colleagues/new employees, develop and motivate staff within their sub-unit;

• Provide input and feedback to Manager regarding employees’ ongoing performance / development / performance appraisals;

• Work with Manager to ensure employees adhere to company policies and procedures;

• Compliance with service level agreements with the accounting teams / external stakeholders;

• Respond to queries and information requests from client and/or auditors within defined deadlines;

• Compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements (IFSRA, CSO and relevant marketing institutions);

• Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Well-being for all employees for whom you have responsibility;

• Adhoc tasks / projects as required;

What you bring to the table

• Accounting / Finance qualification or part qualified Accountant;

• 5+ years funds experience;

• 2+ years financial reporting and/ or audit experience with knowledge of Irish/ UK GAAP and International GAAP;

• Account preparation experience;

• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential;

• Experience in supervisory skills and/or coaching / mentoring;

• Knowledge of the Advent Geneva system preferred;

• Knowledge of Sungard InvestOne system preferred;

• Knowledge of Sungard Investran system preferred;

Attributes we value

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills and attention to detail;

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;

• Strong oral and written communication skills – comfortable dealing with internal / external stakeholders;

• Strong organizational skills;

• Strong organizational and administrative skills;

• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential;

• Individual who takes initiative, ownership and accountability of assigned responsibilities;

• Team player with positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills;

Benefits you can expect

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

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SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives.  If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.