Senior Finance Accountant
Senior Finance Accountant Apply remote type Hybrid locations Galway - Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR08789
We are Planet Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first.
We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.
With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.
Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
About the Role Reporting to the Manage Finance COE, the Senior Accountant will be a key customer facing, internal and external, role that will proactively deal with Balance Sheet Controllership and Account Management queries on a daily basis.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, is key to succeeding in this role.
You will be joining a dynamic and new finance operations team which are striving to improve processes and question the norm.
It is essential that the individual provides a consistent high-level of service in line with our company policies and procedures reflecting our corporate values and behaviours.
This finance role is undertaken by delivering a consistent level of high service in line with Planet Group policies and procedures and in keeping with the Company's Vision, Mission and Strategy.
What you will do Compiles financial information to review and/or prepare journal entries, in an accurate and timely manner. Interprets the meaning of financial information and makes accounting adjustments accordingly. Assists in preparing supporting schedules & liaising with external auditors. Engagement with auditors to support on-going audit requirements. Assists with ad-hoc projects as they arise. Report on month end balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner.
Investigate and escalate any differences to the next escalation point. Preparation of financial reports. Oversee and drive the reconciliation of key balance sheet items and assisting other finance team members with key balance sheet reconciliations. Working with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits. Managing 3rd Party relationships effectively. Who you are
The successful candidate will have a motivated Corporate Senior Finance Manager who wants to grow their career in a forward thinking fast paced environment.
The individual will need to be able to demonstrate drive, curiosity, an ability to work from his or her own initiative and an attention to detail.
What you will need to bring to Planet Knowledge & Experience 1-4 years' post qualification industry or practice experience in a similar role; Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills; Ability to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis; In-depth knowledge of accounting principles; Use of an ERP system with Workday Finance experience viewed as a major bonus. Ability to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting all internal and public company deadlines; Second language (Spanish, French, Italian) seen as an advantage; Excellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, which are a key requirement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships at all levels within the organisation. Proven team working skills. Key Competencies Willing and capable to take on responsibility.
Must be able to make decisions. Ability to work in a fast paced working environment and quickly build positive working relationships. Proven initiative and common sense. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent time management skills. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to self-motivate and self-prioritize with minimal supervision. Ability to work with accounting and finance management in a team environment. Why Planet Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.
Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.
With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
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