Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Regulatory Reporting Accountant

The Regulatory Reporting Accountant is responsible for delivering high quality financial

information within the scope of CIB Finance, for all legal vehicles under remit, ensuring that

technical aspects are duly observed and complied with regards to data quality, reporting

structures and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

- Support testing and implementation of software applications supporting regulatory

reporting.

- Coordinate and collaborate on projects related to regulatory reporting, as

instructed by the Head of Local Regulatory Reporting.

- Maintain a log on matters arising during the monthly financial

reporting process and undertake the implementation of their solutions in a timely

manner. Participate in the performance and ongoing enhancements to the daily

financial accounting control environment

- Recommend and seek to implement procedures and processes that improve the

overall performance of the Area.

- Design, implement and maintain communication forums with the Head of Local

Regulatory Reporting to inform the compliance with regulatory reporting,

identification of risks and opportunities to enhance the control environment

surrounding the production of regulatory reports.

- Maintain, in coordination with The Projects and Systems Team and under the strict

supervision of the Head of Local Regulatory Reporting, a detailed systems incident

report ensuring follow-up on the data quality deliverables, as instructed by the

Head of Local Regulatory Reporting

- Participate in activities proper of the academic and experiential background of the

The individual that may be available within the Finance & Tax Function, prior agreement

of its immediate Manager and/or the Head of Local Regulatory Reporting

Finance Projects & Systems: Within the scope of responsibilities, support the Head of

Local Regulatory Reporting in rolling out of the New Systems, Change of Organizational

setup, maintenance, and enhancement of Finance systems, etc. in strict liaison with the

Regional Finance Projects & Systems Team.

Procedures & Controls: Ensure that the Area’s procedures and controls are up to date

and current

Supports the Head of Local Regulatory Reporting in maintaining contact with

external authorities and stakeholders

- In charge of correct reporting to the local National or Central Bank, or other

regulatory/government bodies

- Maintains regulatory watch of matters of potential impact on local finance

- Interactions with auditors, in coordination with the Head of Local Regulatory

Reporting, within the scope of its responsibilities.

Ideally, some regulatory reporting experience would be beneficial in a Financial Services organization

Requirement: 

• Successful candidate will be a qualified accountant.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Must be numerically accurate with excellent attention to detail, and strong Excel skills.

• Confident self-starter with the ability to be proactive and work on own initiative. Comfortable working to deadlines.

• Ability to understand and interpret regulations, and regulatory guidance and apply such in a practical manner in an operational environment.

Educational background:

- University degree in finance & accounting, economics, or comparable background

- Part-qualified accountant

- Minimum 3 years of work experience in finance

- Professional proficiency in English is mandatory.

Essential specific requirements

- Compliance with the Central Bank regulatory requirements

- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, IFRS,

Irish GAAP, regulations, and reporting specificities.

- Understanding of Corporate Banking product knowledge, products, services and

their profitability

- Understanding financial and operational risk control requirements to ensure that

financial reporting systems in place are compliant and continuously monitored

- Ability to learn new systems, agile reporting tools, and products quickly

If interested please send our CV to [email protected]