Senior Manager - Financial Reporting Oversight

Vacancy Name
Senior Manager - Financial Reporting Oversight

Location(s)
Wexford

Employment Type
Permanent

Department
Client Operations

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced fund professional to join our Financial Reporting Oversight team, supporting clients across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.

You will be part of a global team and report to the Head of Financial Reporting Oversight. The team supports activity across Ireland, the UK, Luxembourg, the Channel Islands and Switzerland.

You'll take real ownership from day one, working closely with senior internal stakeholders and external delegates. This Senior Manager role offers strong exposure across management company operations and provides an excellent platform to broaden your technical knowledge, leadership capability and long-term career opportunities within a fast-growing business.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a senior funds professional with strong experience in financial reporting oversight, audit coordination and stakeholder management within a management company, fund administrator, depositary or similar environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing interim and year-end financial statements across a range of fund structures, managing relationships with auditors and delegates, and taking ownership of issues through to resolution. Experience with Luxembourg funds, and people leadership would be particularly valuable in this role.

What are the minimum requirements for the role?

• A recognised professional or third level qualification relevant to the role (business, accounting, finance, data analytics or similar preferred).
• Strong knowledge of funds and/or Management Company activities including UCITS and AIFMD regulations, is preferred.
• Ability to assess technical requirements on financial reporting issues and resolve with other stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Typically 7+ years' experience in asset management or a similar environment.
• A strong track record of clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of fund structures and regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Knowledge of audit management process.
• Knowledge of fund structures and/or broader fund operations is a distinct advantage.

What is your role and responsibilities?

• People manager with supervisory responsibilities for team- including planning workload and performance management.
• Monitor draft financial statements completion, oversight of audit process to ensure compliance with Carne's regulatory obligations.
• Review of interim and year-end Financial Statements covering a range of structures including UCITS & AIF products, both regulated and unregulated, primarily for funds domiciled in Luxembourg.
• Build relationships with auditors ensuring efficient audit process and escalation of priorities issues to satisfactory closure including both audit queries, audit findings, management letters and/or audit debrief actions, where applicable.
• Engage with Administrators, Investment Managers and Depositaries, as required, as part of the Financial Statements audit or interim reporting process and interact internally with relevant stakeholders to ensure identified issues are addressed.
• Support reporting to internal Management Committee and Board of Directors, as required.
• Participate in the preparation of internal and external reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with each of the fund delegates including investment managers, and administrators, to ensure clear lines of communication.
• Adapt to new tasks and processes requiring support from the Team ensuring that they are implemented and continuously performed to the required standards.
• Foster a positive team ethic and support the development and training of staff, when required.
• Oversight of capital adequacy reporting and related issues.
• Primary escalation contact for financial reporting items for Luxembourg contracted funds.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation and digital solutions, and drive improvement initiatives end-to-end

What competencies do we look for?
People leadershipLeads, mentors, and develops a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Effective CommunicationCommunicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner Planning and organisingOrganises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term Analytical (Attention to detail)Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights. AdaptabilityAdapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities ResilienceWorks well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner Drive and MotivationHighly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this. QualityMotivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output. Client-centric focusMotivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.Learning MindsetCuriosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.
Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.