We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. 

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, 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 choice 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. 

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.  

A Career at GT 

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. 

What does this mean for you? 

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. 

Grow with us 

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Business Unit (BU) team, reporting directly to the Associate Directors, Directors, and Partners. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the financial services industry, with a deep understanding of the sector's challenges and trends. You will play a pivotal role in delivering projects focused on operational excellence, transition management, and remediation.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Operational Excellence:

• Actively contribute to shaping and implementing the strategic direction of the Business Unit.
• Collaborate with senior team members to define and refine products and services.
• Streamline financial statement close processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and robustness.
• Leverage new BI tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) to introduce or improve management information systems.

Technical Expertise:

This role requires strong technical capabilities, particularly in financial reporting across various financial services sectors.

• Extensive experience in preparing financial statements in asset management, insurance, and/or banking.
• Familiarity with a wide range of fund structures, such as mutual funds, UCITs, ICAVs, private equity, REITs, and SPVs.
• Experience with automated financial reporting tools for asset management is a plus.
• Deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.

Engagement Delivery:

As a key contributor to the delivery of multiple engagements, you will:

• Maintain and grow key client relationships.
• Support on-shoring and off-shoring of financial reporting and related finance processes.
• Design and execute project plans with precision and attention to detail.
• Diagnose and resolve critical business or P&L issues through process stabilization and redesign.
• Ensure timely and budget-conscious completion of projects.
• Lead and mentor project teams on-site.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

Experience, Skills & Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of the financial services/asset management industry, gained either directly or in practice.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting or related fields.
• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in auditing or financial statement preparation.
• Strong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and Excel skills.
• Confident, mature, and personable, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual who works well both independently and in teams.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and eager to take on new challenges.

Life at GT 

Reward and benefits: 

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition: 

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. 

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