- Salary
- €60k – €70k/yr
- Location
- Dublin
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Finance
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Accountant
Department: Accountancy
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Dublin
Compensation: €60,000 - €70,000 / year
Description
ES Talent Management are hiring 'contract accountants' for an upcoming project on behalf of our client located in Dublin.
From an operational perspective, there are a number of accounting responsibilities. In particular, the group is responsible for end to end Local GAAP reporting activities, as well as a number of US GAAP related activities.
The Statutory Accountant is an important member of a team primarily focused on the on-time and accurate completion of financial statements, audit delivery, statistical reporting and key GBS deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements
- Prepare audit deliverables for KPMG GFS, KPMG Market and Internal Audit
- Work with KPMG to ensure timely & satisfactory completion of audits under Local GAAP
- Maintain Local GAAP ledgers ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare US GAAP quarterly controls, including post submissions analytics
- Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in market finance and GBS.
- Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties such as KPMG
- Support implementation of new business technology and reporting tools around financial statement preparation
- Contribute to team effort and assist other colleagues as needed
- Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on local accounting issues arising
- Ensure adherence to controls and a robust controls culture
- Identify opportunities for process continuous improvement and implement solutions
- Support departmental, ad hoc and other projects as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education, Skills and Experience
- University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent
- Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of related accounting experience required
- Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred
- Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills a prerequisite
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and handle conflicting priorities
- SAP experience preferred
- Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)
Skills
ExcelSAPGAAP