Teal is hiring a GCM Client Accountant I based in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will provide comprehensive accounting services to a diversified portfolio of clients, including aircraft lessors, project finance, asset-backed securitizations, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs). You will act as the key liaison with clients, responsible for delivering financial statements, management accounts, audit coordination, tax, compliance, and governance services.

What You'll Do

Serve as the key contact with clients, ensuring high levels of service delivery in line with the Company Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, escalating issues where appropriate.
Prepare annual financial statements adhering to strict deadlines and regulatory standards.
Complete monthly and quarterly management accounts adhering to strict deadlines and regulatory standards.
Ensure all client deliverables, including tax filing, regulatory, and ad-hoc reporting, are completed in accordance with regulatory and SLA requirements.
Ensure all client queries are addressed in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to less experienced personnel.
Work with client auditors, lawyers, and other transaction parties and advisors where applicable.
Assist in the improvement and implementation of processes for various product lines to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Support creation of business and functional requirement documents; test and implement new requirements.
Coordinate with the Company Secretariat to ensure secretarial filings are submitted within statutory deadlines.
Work closely with the relevant product line or client development team to fulfill general administration for the client portfolio.
Participate in special projects as required, including the assessment of new legislation relevant to client SPVs.
Participate in client accounting service reviews and due diligence meetings.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit points and regulatory issues.
Complete other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years of higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in practice or with a Financial Accounting/Operations Team.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualified.
Experience in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards.
Proficient in the use of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as industry-specific software.
Experience working with financial controls.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to understand financial risk and use it to critically appraise processes and influence decisions.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coaching less experienced accounting staff.

Nice to Have

Experience in financial services accounting.
Experience working in an agile environment.

Team & Environment

You will work independently under general supervision. This role involves interaction with internal business partners and auditors, with support available for more complex issues. You may also provide coaching and guidance to less experienced team members.