Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company with offices located in Dublin City Centre, is seeking a highly motivated Financial Accountant with solid experience in applying accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely results and to ensure appropriate account control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national, accounting team responsible for critical accounting areas, corporate & business accruals, and ad hoc reporting.
Responsibilities: Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting under US GAAP (including account analysis & reconciliation and preparing inputs to month end reports including financial analysis & commentary). Responsible for annual financial reporting to local statutory authorities under IFRS and local GAAP. Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting. Detailed analytical review of financial data. Review entity profitability monthly to understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing team as required. Partnering with FP&A and the business to ensure correct goods receipting and to action any findings from accrual analytics. Other local statutory reporting as required (e.g., statistical filings). Support the yearend financial statement audit process and the SOX audit process. Presenting to senior leadership, including Senior Finance Director and Board of Directors on the financial performance of the entities. Manage relationships with outsourced providers as required (including auditors and outsourced accounting providers). Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner, our client aim's to work collaboratively sharing ideas and supporting each other as necessary. Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines. Support project and continuous improvement tasks as required. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, queries and activities as required. Heavy interaction with Finance Department management and staff, cost centre managers and external auditors. Regular contact with Finance staff in Dublin, Cork, EMEA, Canada and the US. Qualifications & Experience: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred). Minimum two years relevant experience in similar role is essential. Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous. Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable. Understanding of ERP systems, preferably Oracle and/or SAP. Strong technical accounting skills.
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