Job Description The GFS currently manages payrolls for approx.
40 countries across the EMEA, Asia, LATAM & Canada regions.
In this role the right candidate will provide support to the Payroll and Finance teams by preparing all transactional and accrual journal entries, reconciling payroll related GL accounts, performing payroll data audits, and other projects as required.
This role will report to the Director of Payroll.
Responsibilities: Key objectives for this position include: Perform month end close activities including preparation of a monthly payroll related journal entries, accruals and adjustments, all in accordance with company policy and accounting guidelines Prepare month-end reconciliations of key payroll related balance sheet and actively manage reconciliation of any open items Support the Payroll Specialists with month end activities Coordinate with business partners, e.g.
RTR, Tax, FP&A, for reporting and analysis & monthly calls Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication Liaise with Controllership on requests SOX controls & support to team in this area, training & support IPE and lead in this area and ensure iPe is across all accounting requirements.
Work with payroll managers to recommend improvements and process enhancements Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) at regular intervals Support & lead ad-hoc finance-related projects and systems testing as assigned Experience in a global finance function of a multi-location, multinational corporation.
Requirements: Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country environment in a multi-national corporation.
This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters in newly established markets and work closely with the outsource providers to ensure local compliance Proven working experience in Accounting, Finance & or Payroll roles Excellent communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment Handle complexity: Able to handle the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global Customer service: A commitment and focus on customer service - defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments organization in a multi-country environment Strong working knowledge of Oracle/SAP Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controllers manual and to all applicable laws and regulations Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP.
Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controllers manual 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 Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country environment in a multi-national corporation.
This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters in newly established markets and work closely with the outsource providers to ensure local compliance.
Behaviours Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective Curious with learning agility Operationally excellent Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation Process orientated to achieve the business objective ***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 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.
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Skills: Payroll ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified Accountant Reconciliations SAP GAAP Journal Entries