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Jack Small, ACA

Jack Small, ACA

Summary

ACA-qualified finance professional with over 3.5 years of experience at KPMG Ireland delivering audits services to multinational and mid-market clients across financial services, asset management, and corporate sectors. Skilled in audit engagement management, quality audit delivery, regulatory compliance and reporting under IFRS and US GAAP. Experienced in managing client relationships, leading teams (including cross-border teams), and communicating findings to senior stakeholders. Passionate about end-to-end audit delivery and contributing to KPMG Australia's purpose of unlocking valuable insights into public and private sectors while delivering a better audit experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

FS Audit Associate

KPMG Ireland
2022.10 - Current

Notable clients

  • Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers (part of the Neuberger Berman Group) - SEC-registered investment adviser that manages its own CLOs and CLOs issued by third parties (AUM US$6 billion)
  • Aurum Funds - Hedge fund investment specialist. Audited their Bermudan & Irish portfolios, as well as the management companies for these portfolios. (AUM US$10-15 billion)
  • AB CarVal - SEC-registered investment adviser that manages its own CLOs and CLOs issued by third parties (AUM US$21 billion)

Responsibilities

  • Led audit engagements for investment fund clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Irish GAAP, and US GAAP
  • Managed client relationships, ensuring clear communication of audit findings, recommendations, and resolving any client concerns promptly.
  • Directed teams of 3–10 associates, coaching on technical issues and improving review turnaround times through structured workflow planning.
  • Ensured timely completion of audits within budgeted hours, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work under tight timelines.
  • Partnered with cross-border teams to assess financial instruments, derivative exposure, and debt covenant compliance—enhancing data accuracy and client decision-making.

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

Chartered Accountants Ireland
/2022 - /2026

Bachelor of Commerce -

University College Dublin
/2018 - /2022

Skills

  • Experienced with Audit & assurance procedures (IFRS, US GAAP, US GAAS, ISA)
  • Financial reporting, analysis, budgeting & resource planning
  • Professional Judgement & Audit Engagement Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • High Performance Delivery
  • Skilled in stakeholder communication, presenting audit and analytical findings to senior management
  • Regulatory & Compliance Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, modelling)
  • Experienced using the KPMG audit software Clara

Affiliations

  • Volunteering - Assistant for the Blackrock Flyers Special Olympics Golf Club (additional needs golf team)
  • Sport - Keen interest in all sports, particularly rugby, soccer & golf (handicap of 5).
  • Travel - Exploring new cultures and broadening global perspectives.

REFERENCES

• Cristian Reyes, cristian.reyes@kpmg.ie, KPMG Ireland
• Claire Power, claire.power@kpmg.ie, KPMG Ireland

Timeline

FS Audit Associate

KPMG Ireland
2022.10 - Current

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

Chartered Accountants Ireland
/2022 - /2026

Bachelor of Commerce -

University College Dublin
/2018 - /2022
Jack Small, ACA