Group Financial Accountant
We are seeking a qualified Group Financial Accountant to join our thriving & growing Group Finance team, based in our Leopardstown HQ in Dublin.
This role will be responsible for our external reporting to the market, playing a key role in the monthly consolidation process, quarterly and annual filings, and supporting the wider finance teams in ensuring preparation and appropriate review of accounting standard updates, accounting for once-off transactions and working with legal, co sec, taxation, treasury, commercial finance and other cross functional teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant with experience in US GAAP, IFRS, SOX and PCAOB requirements, to gain responsibilities in a range of Financial Reporting and Business Partnering driven activities, become commercially focused and be a key player within the Finance activities or the global organization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Monthly and quarterly preparation of the consolidated group numbers.
* Providing supporting analysis with the monthly and quarterly consolidated numbers which accurately depict financial performance of the group.
* Responsible for specific corporate holding and investment entities within the Group, and will be charged with keeping high quality financial control over those entities.
* Supporting the Group's SOX and PCAOB preparedness through the completion and documentation of monthly/quarterly financial controls over their responsible areas.
* Fostering close working relationship within the Corporate Reporting Team and other group teams (general ledger finance, finance business partners, taxation, treasury and legal teams) in identifying, analyzing and communicating accounting issues from new transactions or other activities.
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes & systems for both financial and statutory reporting.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A qualified accounting designation aligned with an Irish Accountancy body (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA Ireland)
* Proven experience of preparing management accounts for a large organization.
* Group/Consolidation experience.
* Proven ability to take responsibility and work to strict reporting and operational deadlines.
* A high degree of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits including:
* Variety of annual leave entitlements.
* A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
* Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
* Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Works, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
* Life assurance.
* Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
We strive to create an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes opportunities for growth and development. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.