My client, a reputable company in Cork is looking for a Senior Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a permanent position that offers a very competitive salary, career progression, full benefits and a hybrid working policy. The Role: Month-End Closing: Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting activities. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure the integrity of financial results. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all accounting transactions are captured correctly. Balance Sheet Reviews: Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, identifying any discrepancies or areas of concern and addressing them in a timely manner. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and all supporting documentation is complete and accurate. SOX Compliance: Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring internal controls are followed. Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support to ensure audit readiness. Regularly assess and improve internal controls to mitigate risks and maintain compliance. Payroll Bookings: Oversee payroll accounting and ensure accurate payroll bookings for at least three countries. Work closely with HR and payroll teams to ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations. Ensure that payroll entries are timely, accurate, and in line with company policies. Cross-Country Accounting Support: Manage and review accounting transactions for multiple regions, ensuring adherence to both local accounting standards and global company policies. Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring intercompany transactions are properly recorded. Continuous Improvement: Proactively recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Stay updated on accounting best practices, local and international regulations, and changes in tax laws affecting payroll and financial reporting. Requirements: Qualified Accountant - ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA 2 Years PQE in a Multinational/SSC environment Big 4 or Practice experience an advantage Knowledge of ERP Systems Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Please click the link below to apply, call Ray Brennan on 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: Payroll Sox Audit Tax Benefits: Pension Bonus