Corporate Controller - Financial Reporting

The Role

Walkers is an international firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to the global financial services community. Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of corporate services to aircraft leasing and structured finance special purpose vehicles in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals drawn from accounting, audit, company secretarial, compliance and legal fields. The team combines a depth of specialised experience with a focus on consistently delivering high quality results to clients at all times.

At WPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.

WPS is currently seeking a Corporate Controller - Financial Reporting. The successful candidate will play a leadership role as part of our Global rapidly growing finance team. The Corporate Controller will be focused on managing all areas of finance and regulatory reporting and will report to the Head of Financial Reporting. 

This role is fully remote and the candidate must be based in Ireland. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts compliant with IFRS and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee and improve the financial reporting function and ensure all management accounts, regulatory reporting, board packs and budgets are produced in an efficient and timely manner.
• Prepare periodic variance analysis and report significant discrepancies to Management.
• Maintain a system of controls and monitor day-to-day transactions including the review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage all accounting operations including cost coding allocations and revenue recognition.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, including reporting trees and internal financial reporting templates.
• Implement and monitor policies and procedures for the accounting function and regularly review the control framework to ensure effective running of the function.
• Manage day-to-day cash flow, intercompany balances and supplier payments.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as required by Management.
• Ensure that the finance department meets all SLA levels.
• Lead and mentor accountants and accounts assistants to achieve high performance.
• Overseeing and managing a local and outsourced teams, delegation of the work and ensuring the delivery of the services;
• Possess a strong desire to consistently strive for excellence and take pride in carrying out their responsibilities efficiently and with impeccable execution;
• Identity key risk areas and provide guidance on solutions for risk management;
• Proactively seek opportunities to recommend improvements to systems and processes; and
• Coordinate with the developers and IT to oversee and facilitate the technical and IT automation of processes.
• Initiate, lead or assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.

Education, Skills & Experience

The Corporate Controller - Financial Reporting should hold a professional accountant qualification and have a minimum of 5 to 10 years' work experience in Financial Services or Legal Industry.

The Corporate Controller - Financial Reporting should also have the following competencies:

• Prior audit experience in a Big4 at management level is necessary.
• Prior statutory reporting is a must.
• In-depth technical knowledge and understanding of IFRS are essential.
• Oracle experience is essential, with strong proficiency in financial modules and reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an ability to analyse financial statements are necessary.
• A demonstrated track record of effective systems design, testing and implementation. 
• Demonstrated management experience
  • Able to lead and manage teams globally.
  • Able to lead and manage an outsourced teams.
• A minimum of five years at management level with responsibility for firm or group financial records.
• Experience in building and leading finance and operations teams and actively managing development and performance.
• Experience in meeting objectives in an international professional services firm or a global financial institution is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and an enthusiastic attitude to learn and enhance their skills will contribute to the success of the candidate.
• The ability to work to deadlines, show attention to detail and be able to plan and prioritise their work effectively.
• Ability to foster a spirit of teamwork and excellence among the Finance team that allows for the sharing of ideas, unity and cohesiveness.
• Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications with advanced Excel skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Viewpoint and Oracle are beneficial.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Health insurance cover
• Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Professional Membership Fees
• Social Committee
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness programme

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