Financial Reporting Specialist, Associate 2

Environment

Financial Reporting department is responsible for preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, half year end and year-end financial statements for investment funds.

Position Summary

At this level you will be responsible for preparation and initial review of components of interim and annual financial statements for investment funds operating in Germany. In addition to involvement in periodic reporting cycles, you will support selected daily activities related to the IFRS clients, such as preparation of reporting inputs, data checks, reconciliation support and handling of standard queries. You will work closely with senior team members to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Scope of Responsibilities – principal tasks

• Prepare and/or review selected sections of audited annual and unaudited interim financial statements for IFRS institutional funds, in line with applicable reporting standards

• Support month-end and quarterly reporting cycles, including activities related to IFRS processes

• Perform data checks and assist with reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of reporting inputs

• Support preparation of client-specific reports

• Assist with daily operational activities for IFRS clients (e.g. fund events, intercompany transactions, and standard client or auditor queries)

• Support communication with clients by assisting in preparation of deliverables and helping to address standard queries under the guidance of senior team members.

• Support implementation of IFRS-related changes, including recording and testing scenarios in systems, under guidance of senior team members

• Deliver assigned tasks in line with agreed timelines and quality standards

• Escalate issues and discrepancies identified during the reporting process

• Assist during financial statement audits by providing documentation and supporting explanations

• Liaise with internal teams to resolve data, system or process-related issues

• Stay up to date with IFRS requirements

• Comply with accounting policies/procedures and internal control documentation

• Provide assistance and support during financial statements audits and internal control reviews

• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives where applicable

• Take on ad hoc project work as required from your managers

• Actively participate in internal and external projects

Qualifications

A person with relevant financial education in the field of economics, finance, accounting or similar (preferred). More than 1 year experience in financial services or a similar environment

Industry Knowledge    

General knowledge of financial services industry. Knowledge of Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting is considered an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles

• High affinity to IT and numbers, proficiency in using MS Office tools

• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English, knowledge of German would be beneficial

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting and/or Fund Accounting processes would be advantageous 

• Knowledge of accounting frameworks including IFRS and FRS would be advantageous

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to take ownership

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively

• Seeks responsibility

Disposition

• Self-motivated

• Detail-oriented

• Professional

• Multitasking ability

• Enthusiastic

• Takes Ownership and Initiative

• Adaptable – ability to develop new approaches to solving problems

• Team player

We offer

• Flexible working hours (restricted to the current business need)

• Participation in high-impact projects and process improvements

• International operating environment

• Work in a hybrid model

• Employee savings plan

• Premium life insurance package

• VIP medical package

• Support in professional development and learning

• Technical workshops