Accountant Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our Finance Team at the European Head office of a multinational company based in Cork.
You will report to the Tax Manager and work closely with both Tax and General Ledger Accounting teams, as well as other teams in the European Operations Centre including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Logistics, Customer Operations and Commercial teams.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Compliance Returns: Preparation, collation, and submission of various compliance returns including Corporation Tax, WHT, VAT and statistical returns for entities throughout Europe.
* Tax Provisions & Reports: Preparation and review of monthly tax provisions and tax reports for financial reporting and statutory reporting purposes.
* Tax Queries & Audits: Assist with co-ordination of tax queries, reviews and audits, including liaison with external service providers and tax inspectors.
* Relationship Development: Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and deal with external advisors, local tax authorities and other third parties.
* Tax Reconciliations: Reconciliations of tax accounts in the balance sheet and profit and loss account for all European entities.
* Transfer Pricing: Preparation of transfer pricing reports and review of TP policies.
* Process Improvements: Identify and introduce process improvements and efficiencies.
* Compliance Calendar: Management of compliance calendar to ensure that all returns are submitted on time.
* Training & Support: Assist with training and review of tasks; support the General Ledger Accounting team as needed with month-end, quarter-end and statutory reporting activities.
You Are:
* Deadline Focused: Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Motivated & Driven: Motivated and driven with excellent time management skills.
* Curious & Ownership-Oriented: Curious and someone who takes complete ownership of their responsibilities.
* Collaborative & Influential: A natural collaborator and able to influence and work cross functionally.
* Approachable & Confident: Approachable and confident with a positive personality.
* Effective Communicator: A good written and verbal communicator and are fluent in written and spoken English.
You Have:
* Accounting Qualification: Holding an accounting qualification is essential.
* Tax Knowledge: Tax qualification or a keen interest in tax accounting and compliance including corporation tax and transfer pricing.
* Hands-On Experience: Hands-on experience with tax accounting and compliance, primarily corporation tax.
* Multinational Experience: Experience working in a multinational environment.
* GL Accounting Experience: Experience undertaking GL Accounting activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, group reporting.
* Attention to Detail: Superb attention to detail and willingness to take responsibility.
* Learning Appetite: A keen appetite to learn systems and technologies.