About the Role
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the ROI. However, the successful candidate will be required to attend quarterly meetings in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves approximately 70% corporation tax and VAT work, requiring multinational experience in this area.
Financial Planning & Analysis/Accountancy
* Manage month-end close and quarterly budget/planning activities.
* Oversee accounting and tax activities, including corporate tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, CSO filing, monthly tracking and reporting of variances.
* Implement and track productivity metrics to support management reporting and partner with the business to drive efficiency.
* Communicate financial trends and their business implications to function heads.
* Provide support for internal and external audits.
Projects
* Provide business analysis and decision-making support, including financial analyses and modeling of 'what if' scenarios.
* Lead or support local and corporate projects, such as streamlining VAT and operation processes and reporting.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration.
* At least 5 years' experience in similar positions, preferably in an international environment.
* Experience in cost accounting, budgeting and planning, VAT within and outside EU.
* Fluency in English, both written and oral communication.
* High proficiency with SAP, Hyperion and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
* Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of accountancy, relevant laws, local taxes and accounting systems/processes.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
MBA and/or CPA highly desirable.
* Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
* Experience with SAP, EDW, Hyperion planning and reporting.
* Integrates disciplinary and business strategy knowledge to develop recommendations.
Competencies
* Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentation).
* Demonstrates capability to learn quickly, being open and flexible to changes, in a multinational environment.
* Analyzes and solves complex problems; thinks independently.
* Demonstrates excellence in producing accurate work.
* Demonstrates a strong customer focus in all activities.