Job Description
Senior Accountant – The International Finance Group
Location: City West, Dublin
You like numbers, you're organised, and you pay attention to detail. You value working with a larger team and helping the team succeed in its goals.
The Expertise We're Looking For
- A part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with knowledge of accounting standards including IFRS and US GAAP
- Familiarity with IFRS financial statements
- 1 year of relevant accounting experience preferred
- Detail-oriented with proven understanding of business and financial concepts and accounting
- Ability to work on multiple areas/projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines
- Strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and various groups
- Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, complex financial systems and multi-dimensional reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Essbase, OBI, Power BI)
The Purpose of Your Role
As a member of the team, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring the books and records of the legal entities supported by the group are prepared accurately on a monthly and quarterly basis in the general ledger. You will be responsible for recurring journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly balance sheet and P&L analysis that is presented to business partners.
This position will have an opportunity to interact directly with various business partners as well as the firm's external auditors. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage several priorities and demonstrate flexibility will be essential. This position will be responsible for projects of varying scope and complexity.
The Skills You Bring
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently in today's "hybrid" work environment and adhere to established deadlines
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills that create and maintain strong, constructive relationships with business partners
- You take pride in having attention to detail and accuracy of assigned responsibilities
- You are able to work well in a fast paced, team environment and across a complex organisation
The Value You Deliver
- Ownership of legal entity accounting responsibilities including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory returns and monitoring of compliance deliverables
- Assist with the preparation of tax returns (corporation tax provisions and VAT filings)
- Preparation of business unit monthly finance reports and collaboration with business partners to ensure accurate reporting
- Participate in the annual audit process including preparation of annual audited financial statements and providing requested external audit support
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
This role on the International Finance Group provides general ledger accounting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and other reporting responsibilities to business' in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Japan. The group takes great pride in hiring the best and brightest and seeks to provide employees with the resources they need to do their jobs. We encourage an environment where expectations are known, feedback is honest, and a place where people can learn and grow. A positive & collaborative attitude is required in this role.
Company Overview
We are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Category: Accounting
Grade: 4
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