Financial & Regulatory Reporting Associate
Job Details
Business Unit:
Waystone Technology Solutions Private Limited
Department:
Operations – Waystone Fund Administrators (IE) Limited
Reporting To:
Team Leader
Customers:
Manages People:
No
Job Level:
Associate
Core Competencies
All Waystone employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies as
outlined below. The role of Financial & Regulatory Reporting Associate has
unique requirements and duties; however, these responsibilities are to be
executed within the organisation’s framework of core values. Waystone expects
all employees to be high performing, self-motivated, learners, and leaders.
Summary
As part of a small team, reporting to the Financial & Regulatory Reporting
Team Leader, the Associate will be responsible for the preparation of
financial statements, regulatory reporting and completion of other tasks
outlined below. The Associate will be required to follow internal company
procedures and controls to ensure delivery of a quality product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Financial Reporting:
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Prepare financial statements in a timely and accurate basis including
all underlying workings files.
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Ensure any queries relating to the financial statements are responded to
in a timely and professional manner.
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Regulatory Reporting:
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Prepare monthly and quarterly regulatory returns within the strict
deadlines of the Central Bank of Ireland which include MMIF Returns, NAV
Return, PRISM return, Quarterly Non-Irish Return.
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Other Responsibilities:
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Prepare fund income distribution calculations.
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Prepare other information requests on an ad hoc basis.
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Ensure all internal and external service levels and regulatory deadlines are
met within the Financial and Regulatory Reporting team.
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Assist in drafting procedures to meet professional standards.
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Implement agreed improvements in team processes to ensure they are robust,
controlled, and efficient.
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Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal
stakeholders.
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Actively question methods and processes with the key to making the team more
effective and efficient.
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Foster a positive team environment and ensure open communication.
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Identify instances of non-compliance and refer to the Operations Manager,
Senior Managers, and the Compliance Department, and resolve them.
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Create and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues on the
Financial and Regulatory Reporting team and with colleagues across the
Waystone Group, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
- Maintain own professional competence.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to work to deadlines and to also be able to deal with high volume
workloads.
- Attention to detail.
- Team orientated approach.
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An innovative outlook, with the ability to look for change and continuous
improvement.
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Time management, able to prioritise workloads.
Desirable:
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Previous experience in Financial Reporting relating to Investment Funds.
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General understanding of Investment Funds including investments such as
Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, etc.
Education
- A degree in Finance or Accountancy.
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Partly or Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or similar qualification.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in accounting,
preparation of financial statements, and audits.
Work Timings
EMEA business hours