Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Accountant with solid experience in applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely results and to ensure appropriate account control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national, accounting team responsible for critical accounting areas, corporate & business accruals, and ad hoc reporting. This position supports the Director, EUCAN Controllership in undertaking both regular and ad hoc financial reporting activities and will have significant interaction with finance management and global accounting teams. Specifically, we are seeking an individual with the traits listed below: Motivated self-starter who is detailed, results and process oriented. Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standards. Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible, deadline-oriented position and environment. Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross functional and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting under US GAAP (including account analysis & reconciliation and preparing inputs to month end reports including financial analysis & commentary). Responsible for annual financial reporting to local statutory authorities under IFRS and local GAAP. Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting. Detailed analytical review of financial data and presenting to senior leadership on the financial performance of the entities. Review entity profitability monthly to understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing team as required. Partnering with Financial Planning & Analysis and the business to ensure correct goods receipting, substantiate accruals and to action any findings from accrual analytics. Other local statutory reporting as required (e.g., statistical filings). Management of the year-end financial statement audits, working to key deadline targets and reporting of progress to the co-ordination team Liaising with the Tax Team to support the corporate tax filing process. Supporting the SOX audit process as required. Manage relationships with outsourced providers as required (including auditors and outsourced accounting providers). Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner, we aim to work collaboratively sharing ideas and supporting each other as necessary. Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines. Support project and continuous improvement tasks as required. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, queries and activities as required. EDUCATION Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred) EXPERIENCE Minimum two years relevant experience in similar role is essential. Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous. Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable. Understanding of ERP systems, preferably Oracle and SAP. Strong technical accounting skills. Proven ability to develop effective working relationships. Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, & self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Heavy interaction with Finance Department management and staff, cost centre managers and external auditors. Regular contact with Finance staff in Dublin, Cork, EMEA, Canada and the US. Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up to date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: Qualified Accountant SAP SOX US GAAP IFRS