Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in East Cork, is seeking an RTR Senior Accountant to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development of strong relationships with stakeholders, the General Ledger accounting and act as the primary Relationship Manager for one or more entities within the Global Financial Solutions (GFS).
Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service partnership agreements.
* Contribute to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
* Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and all applicable laws and regulations.
* Responsible 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 resolution.
* Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintain appropriate internal controls and uphold company policies and procedures including the Worldwide Controller’s manual.
* Interact successfully with internal and external auditors and support quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication.
* Evaluate processes and recommend and implement process improvements.
* Help develop, maintain, and assess internal controls related to our client’s accounting and financial reporting systems.
* Interact successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors.
* Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP.
* Champion the Global Financial Services philosophy and architecture for Finance.
* Support the Statutory Accounting and VAT programs within the International GFS.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Professional accounting qualification from a recognized body (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA), with a preference for a practice training environment.
* BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent.
* 2 to 3 years of relevant business experience, ideally in an RTR role within a similar multinational organization operating in several major European countries.
* Exposure to US GAAP and local European country statutory and tax reporting requirements.
* Strong understanding of general accounting policies and procedures.
* Experience operating RTR processes in a Shared Services environment within a multi-country corporate setting (advantageous).
* Industry experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals (a plus).
* Strong knowledge of Oracle or equivalent ERP system.
* Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
* Fluent English communication skills; an additional major European language (French, German, Spanish, or Italian) would be beneficial.
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