Lead Financial Analyst
This role is with a well-established Life Sciences Company in Cork, on behalf of their Client, Kenny-Whelan & Associates.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and manage the General Ledger in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
* Monitor general accounting processes carried out by Global Business Services centre.
* Assist in the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack for local operations management and complete budget reviews as part of month-end close process.
* Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts and quarterly income statements for presentation to global treasury and tax.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure accuracy of financial accounting entries in manufacturing entities under US GAAP accounting rules.
2. Work with Financial Planning & Reporting, API External Manufacturing and another Irish site to ensure all manufacturing accounts are accurately stated at monthly and quarterly/year-end close.
3. Monitor accounting processes carried out by the Global Business Services centre. Liaise with those teams on a weekly basis to agree on work-plan and advise on accounting postings where necessary.
4. Prepare monthly account reconciliations for all assigned accounts on the general ledger using online reconciliation system.
5. E nsure Intercompany accounting processes are adhered to and all intercompany accounting instructions are followed and acted upon in a timely manner.
6. Complete ongoing quarterly and year-end reporting requirements for Corporate Financial Reporting team to support US statutory reporting requirements.
7. Provide financial support for all payroll related processes.
8. Co-ordinate local SOX processes including the preparation of local owned SOX controls, ensuring that all are in a state of continuous compliance.
9. Review SOX and operational controls performed by Global Business Services centre, escalating issues as necessary.
10. Ensure General Accounting/Fixed Assets/P2P and other financial processes are documented appropriately, are being performed in accordance with internal policy and are audit ready.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting:
* Prepare monthly cashflow forecast and present to global treasury and tax.
* Prepare quarterly income statement forecasts for review by corporate tax. Liaise closely with local and corporate tax teams, global transfer pricing team and local supply chain to ensure accurate inputs.
* Prepare monthly FX forecasts and submit to global treasury.
Financial Oversight for Outsourced contracts:
* C arry out ongoing review of spend on significant outsourced contracts and measure costs against agreed contract terms. Highlight areas of concern and suggest areas for improvement.
* Complete regular audits of outsourced partners' purchasing processes to ensure adherence to agreed contract processes.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant ACA/CIMA/CPA/ACCA with 3 - 5 years PQE, in a Pharmaceutical/Biotech or manufacturing environment.
Key Attributes:
* Excellent knowledge and experience in preparing financial statements under IFRS, Local GAAP & US GAAP.
* Strong organisational and documentation skills.
* A positive solutions-focused mind-set.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a small team and communicate with non-financial management.
* Advanced Microsoft office skills.
* Proficiency with SAP.