Cpl, in partnership with our client Pfizer, is currently recruiting for a Centre of Excellence Statutory Accountant to work with Pfizer in Ringsend, Dublin 4, for an 11-month fixed term contract with a hybrid working model.
Position Purpose
The Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence has several accounting responsibilities, particularly focusing on end-to-end Local GAAP reporting activities and several US GAAP related activities. The Statutory COE Accountant is an important member of a team primarily focused on the on-time and accurate completion of financial statements, audit delivery, statistical reporting, and key GBS deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities
* Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements.
* Prepare audit deliverables for KPMG GBS, KPMG Market, and Internal Audit.
* Work with KPMG to ensure timely & satisfactory completion of audits under Local GAAP.
* Maintain Local GAAP ledgers ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
* Prepare US GAAP quarterly controls, including post submissions analytics.
* Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in market finance and GBS.
* Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties such as KPMG.
* Support implementation of new business technology and reporting tools around financial statement preparation.
* Contribute to team effort and assist other colleagues as needed.
* Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on local accounting issues arising.
* Ensure adherence to controls and a robust controls culture.
* Identify opportunities for process continuous improvement and implement solutions.
* Support departmental, ad hoc and other projects as required.
Education, Skills and Experience
* University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
* Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
* Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred.
* Minimum 3+ years of related accounting experience required.
* Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred.
* Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical, and organisational skills a prerequisite.
* Ability to work independently, under pressure and handle conflicting priorities.
* SAP experience preferred.
* Proficiency in PC skills (including Word and Excel).
Organisational Relationships
* Audit Coordination Team
* Invoice to Pay Team
* Order to Cash Team
* Fixed Assets
* COE Intercompany
* COE Inventory
* COE Treasury
* COE Cash Management
* COE Tax Team
* Corporate Reporting Team
External Relationships:
* Market Finance
* External and Internal Auditors
* Controllers
* Genpact
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