About UsAlways open. Our code, our culture, our opportunities. Leading open innovation without limits. We are SUSE.SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.General Ledger Accountant (fix-term) Job Description We are looking for a Reporting/General Ledger Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team! This opportunity is a fix-term contract for a duration of approx. 1 year (maternity leave cover).This is a role for a highly organised and motivated team player. You will need a strong accounting background and be able to get up to speed quickly on a variety of issues while managing remote relationships.In this role, you will have responsibility for managing the integrity and completeness of the accounting ledgers for the entities assigned to the position.A key attribute needed from this role, is working in close partnership with the wider SUSE team, ensuring there is a common respect and understanding between this team and other disciplines.An ideal candidate will be able to come once a week to our office in either Dublin, Ireland (36 Dame Street) or Staines-Upon-Thames, UK.Focus Areas:Monthly profit and loss reviews/variance analysis.Responsibility for all accounting aspects for specific subsidiaries including monthly reporting, Balance Sheet reconciliations and other control procedures. Oversee payroll entries to ensure proper accounting for salaries, share based payments, defined benefit pensions, commissions, and other payroll related transactions.Ensure all Corporate and local deadlines are adhered to.Filing of local statutory returns (including VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales, statistical).Responsible for assigned entities local statutory audits.Working closely with statutory reporting team.Assist the tax team with any corporate tax queries.Identify process improvements.Working closely with various finance teamsRequired Skills & Knowledge:A few years of experience with month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliationsStrong accounts preparation experienceStrong technical finance abilityExcellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel)Strong interpersonal and organisational skillsDriven and solutions-focused mindsetPreferred Qualifications:Qualified accountant (or finalist)SAP user experienceBackground in auditingJobFinanceWhat We Offer We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements. SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind. This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper. If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now! We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics. Sounds like the right fit for you? Click Apply to submit your resume. A recruiter will contact you if your skills match our current or any future positions. In the meantime, stay updated on the latest SUSE news and job vacancies by joining our Talent Community. SUSE Values We are passionate about customers We are respectful and inclusive We are empowered and accountable We are trustworthy and act with integrity We are collaborative We are SUSE!