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)

Accountant

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