Job Description
Our clients' advisory Financial Accounting division is comprised of proactive accounting specialists who provide practical solutions to complex financial reporting issues. Key responsibilities include:
- Proficient accountant with a strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience working with MNCs in an industry or practice setting
- Previous international experience working on accounting, financial reporting, and/or supporting auditing of companies across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong experience in preparing financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and other international jurisdictions
- Maintaining and developing key client relationships
- Proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, and liaising with international offices and partners/directors
- Design and implementation of project plans, effective delegation of tasks, and coaching
- Ensuring completion of assignments within budget and timeframe
- Self-motivated and able to work within a team
- Managing a team effectively while on assignment
- Responsible for development and mentoring staff
- Working knowledge of ONESOURCE and/or Caseware for accounts preparation (desirable)
- Experience with electronic auditing packages (an advantage)
- Strong communication, report writing, and Excel skills
- Commercial/business awareness
- Passion for client service
- Interest in IFRS and financial reporting
- Able to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments
Essential qualifications include:
- Recognised accounting qualification
- Audit background (an advantage)
- Experience in a top 20 practice or MNC international reporting environment
- Minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements
- Strong people and project management skills
- Language fluency in one or more European languages (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and familiarity with other GAAPs