General Job Requirements Reporting to the RTR Lead, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting and act as the primary Relationship Manager for one or more entities within the GFS and support our Bluestream SAP multi-year project.
Position-Specific Job Requirements Development of strong relationships with stakeholdersContribution to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service partnership agreementsContribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement cultureMaintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller's manual and to all applicable laws and regulationsResponsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions; P&L and balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation, and resolutionEnsure financial records are in compliance with GAAP.
Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller's manualInteracts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communicationEvaluates processes and recommends and implements process improvementsHelps develop, maintain, and assess internal controls related to our accounting and financial reporting systemsInteracts successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditorsResponsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAPA champion for the Global Financial Services philosophy and architecture for FinanceExcellent interpersonal skills – the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures and lead and develop a teamAbility to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiencesExperience in a global finance function of a multi-location, multinational corporationAbility to travel is necessarySupport the Statutory Accounting and VAT programs within the International GFSKnowledge, Experience, Competencies The person we seek will be a qualified accountant with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
The person we seek will ideally have at least 2-3 years of business experience and will have held an RTR position in a similar organization operating in several major countries in Europe, with exposure to the United States and in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures and US GAAP as well as in-depth knowledge of local European country statutory and tax reporting requirements.
Strong knowledge of Oracle or equivalent is essential.
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
Experience of operating RTR processes in Shared Services in a multi-country corporate environment is a definite advantage.
Customer Service: A commitment and focus on customer service – defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments.
Process Focus: Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and working in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
Interpersonal Skills: An effective team player, whose energy and well-developed communication skills make this person a persuasive leader, negotiator, and relationship builder.
Thinker/Doer: A clear, fast thinker, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.
Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment.
Manage Complexity: Able to manage the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global organization in a multi-country environment.
Language: The person we seek will be able to communicate effectively in English.
An additional major European language would be beneficial – French, German, Spanish or Italian.
Specific Education and Experience Requirements:
A professional accounting qualification from a recognized body (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA); preference for a background in a practice training environment.Typically requires either a BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent and 2-3 years of relevant experience.Experience operating in a Shared Service environment is an advantage.Experience in the biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is also a plus.***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to Howie at ******
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