**Job Title:** Financial Accountant
**Company Overview:** Our client, a leading multinational corporation with global headquarters in Kilkenny, is seeking an ambitious and experienced Financial Accountant to join their Accounting & Reporting (A&R) team.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Prepare and submit accurate financial and management accounts on a monthly and year-end basis, accompanied by detailed reporting packs for senior leadership and Group management.
* Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and insights, helping management teams gain a deeper understanding of business performance and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
* Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the maintenance of essential controls to uphold financial integrity.
* Support the A&R Manager by providing ad-hoc operational and commercial reports tailored to business needs.
* Proactively identify and implement improvements to financial controls, systems, and processes in response to evolving business requirements.
* Collaborate with both internal and external auditors to contribute to statutory reporting schedules and ensure tax compliance.
* Oversee and control SAP data uploads for budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the planning process.
* Lead efforts to ensure strict adherence to the Group Policy Manual and procedures, keeping financial controls updated to meet compliance standards.
**Key Requirements:**
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
* Prior experience in a multinational organisation or a medium-to-large practice is preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, with a solid foundation in IAS/IFRS.
* Ability to analyse complex financial and commercial matters, presenting clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus, though not essential.
* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to challenge and influence colleagues across various levels of the organisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing reports.
* Highly analytical with the ability to think strategically and commercially while maintaining attention to detail.
* A proactive team player with a growth mindset, committed to contributing to the ongoing success and development of the business.
**Skills Required:** Financial Accountant SAP Financial Reporting