A great opportunity for a trainee accountant to join one of the leading global investment firms, based in the centre of Dublin. Cantor Fitzgerald has offices and trading desks in all the major financial service centres throughout the world. Cantor Fitzgerald specializes in equities, investment banking, real estate, fixed income, and currencies. Cantor Fitzgerald's affiliate businesses include: BGC Partners, Inc. (BGC), Newmark Knight Frank (KNF), and GFI Group (GFI). Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland provides a full suite of investment services, primarily wealth management, fund management, debt capital markets, and corporate finance.
Role SummaryReporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work as part of the finance function to help with the preparation of internal and external reporting. The role will primarily be focused on supporting the Finance team in their daily activities from month-end close to accounts payable to cash and bank reconciliations. The candidate will be joining an experienced finance team, who operate a flexible and supportive approach to task allocation and completion.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe individual will be taking ownership to complete a broad range of tasks including but not limited to the following:
Management accounts for group entities;Reconciliation of balance sheet items;Weekly cash flow forecasting;Preparation of annual expense budgets;Assist in duties relating to accounts payable in line with company procedures;Finance-related projects as applicable;Has a "can do" attitude to change and a "right first time" mindset;Is assertive and expresses opinions and argues them concisely, tactfully, and persuasively to influence at all levels of the organisation;Uses experience, knowledge, and judgement to influence and deliver upon objectives;Builds a sense of teamwork on his or her team and within/between groups;Strives to improve him/herself and the firm and actively seeks feedback from peers and management.RequirementsAn analytic mindset and excellent attention to detail;Can work to tight deadlines;Experience in reporting/production of management accounts;Excellent knowledge of MS Office;Practical approach to solving problems, promoting straight-through processing through automation;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Ability to work on own initiative and as part of an integrated team;Fluent in English, both written and spoken;Eligible to live and work in the EU.Qualified applicants may enclose their CV by clicking the link below.
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