European Entity Controller

LemFi

. Own the monthly European close and deliver accurate, on-time results for all European entities aligned to Group timetables and accounting policies .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandSeniorLead💰 €100,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit processes within a CBI-regulated environment. Proficient in preparing statutory accounts, managing multi-currency transactions, and collaborating with senior leadership on financial strategies.

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ACA, ACCA Or CPA Ireland Qualified7+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceCBI Regulatory Returns ExperienceIrish Statutory Accounts PreparationNetSuite Or Comparable ERP Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingStatutory Accounts PreparationRegulatory ComplianceAudit ManagementMulti-Currency Transaction HandlingOwn-Funds CalculationsSafeguarding CalculationsConsolidationBudget ManagementTax Reporting

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACPA Ireland

Industry Keywords

CBI-Regulated EnvironmentPayment Services Regulations 2018Cross-Border PaymentsRemittanceBig 4 Audit Background

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly European close and deliver accurate, on-time results for all European entities aligned to Group timetables and accounting policies
Prepare and file statutory accounts under FRS 102 / IFRS and the Companies Act 2014 with the CRO on time
Deliver a clean audit every year
Prepare CBI regulatory reporting, including own-funds and capital adequacy returns, for review by the Head of Finance Europe
Meet daily safeguarding requirements by preparing daily safeguarding calculations, reviewing reconciliations, escalating breaches and supporting the annual safeguarding audit
Prepare board-level reporting and board packs on performance, capital, safeguarding and regulatory matters for the local board and committees
Partner with the Head of Finance Europe, local leadership and Group Finance on board reporting, tax, business decisions, accounting policies, intercompany balances, consolidation, budgets and the close timetable
Work with Finance Systems and Data to automate and scale regulatory and close processes
Document procedures so the function is resilient

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA, ACCA or CPA Ireland qualified
7+ years of post-qualification experience in regulated financial services
Hands-on experience of CBI regulatory returns, own-funds calculations and safeguarding under the EU (Payment Services) Regulations 2018
Proven track record of Irish statutory accounts and clean audits in a CBI-regulated environment
Comfortable working closely with senior finance and safeguarding leads, and presenting to local and Group leadership
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
Confidence handling high volumes of multi-currency transactions including FX revaluation
Based in Ireland
Ready to be a visible, senior finance presence for the European business
Big 4 or similar audit background is a nice-to-have
Payment institution or EMI experience, ideally in remittance or cross-border payments, is a nice-to-have
Experience supporting a CBI authorisation or a newly authorised firm in its first years of trading is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity and bonus are not offered unless explicitly mentioned above
Visa sponsorship may be provided on some roles on a case-by-case basis