Manager - Corporate Services

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Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry. Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services, Waystone serves assets under management in excess of $2Tn and provides guidance and tools to help clients manage their investment goals with confidence.

The Finance Manager will lead a team of junior and senior associates who deliver high-quality professional service to a portfolio of clients. The Finance Manager will assist the Corporate Services team in owning and managing ongoing client company service requirements and will report to an Associate Director / Director of Corporate Services. This role supports the Irish team in the preparation and review of management accounts, financial statements and ensuring tax compliance by these companies within their respective local regulatory regimes.

• Plan, organise and complete tasks to ensure client engagement requirements are met, including adherence to monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Manage staff and assist team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring, setting goals and monitoring performance.
• Continuously seek to improve methods and processes to increase team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work within a team to ensure:
• Delivery of accurate monthly/quarterly/annual cash management, management and statutory financial information to clients and auditors
• Provision of financial information to clients and customers
• Corporation tax, VAT and Central Bank returns adhere to strict filing deadlines
• Liaise with payroll to run payroll and associated reports for all clients and ensure tax returns meet deadlines
• Perform and review regulatory reporting filing, tax reporting filing, quarterly and annual management accounts and year-end financial statements
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met for the assigned portfolio of clients
• Keep abreast of all financial reporting and regulatory changes
• Actively lead and monitor team projects for the Corporate Services business unit
• Follow Waystone Code of Conduct and lead by example
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Waystone Group to ensure effective collaboration and development of solutions
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to internal procedures to meet professional standards, ensure learnings are completed on time and propose changes to improve service delivery and quality
• Assist in ad-hoc and project requirements as required by the Director/Associate Director
• Escalate to the Director/Associate Director any issues as they arise
• Prepare/review board meeting packs and present at board meetings

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• Partly qualified accountant but working towards fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• University degree in accounting or business

• A minimum of 2 years PQE in a similar Finance role
• Experience managing people
• Strong technical accounting skills including tax, financial reporting and financial statements
• Previous use of accounts packages such as Xero, Sage or SAP is desirable
• High level of customer focus towards both internal and external customers
• Very organized with excellent attention to detail
• Quick learner and able to work at speed in a fast-paced environment
• Trustworthy with a clear understanding of confidentiality
• Strong client services experience at management level within the structured finance industries / corporate services
• Team player and self-starter, with initiative to produce high-quality output
• Effective communication skills and adept at building relationships
• Strong MS Office skills with focus on Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with outstanding time management and organizational, oral/written communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail
• Respect for diverse views, cultures, and methods and willingness to embrace them

Location: Dublin, Ireland