Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead financial control activity for Vanguard in Ireland and its branches in Europe. Supports the counterpart team in the UK and works closely with the team in the US.
• Ownership of regulatory and financial reporting for the Irish Management Company. Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely submission of same.
• Research complex financial, accounting and regulatory impacting matters and prepare position papers for presentation to the Boards of Vanguard's entities.
• Oversight of annual external audit of Vanguard’s Irish Management Company.
• Develop controls and oversight processes/mechanisms; identify and implement procedural improvements to drive departmental efficiency and financial controllership
• Build and develop strong working relationships both locally and globally to optimize efficiency of processes
• Participate in ad hoc local and global strategic projects.
• Financial forecasting, planning and analysis to support various requirements e.g. MCR and liquidity analysis

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance preferred)
• CAI or ACCA Qualified
• PQE relevant work experience in an accounting and reporting environment in the asset management sector. "Big 4" experience in the financial services sector a significant advantage
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial and operational controls
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to function in a high volume/fast paced environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively and independently with little direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills including Accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

• Series 27 (or ability to pass within six months).