Accountant

Eaton Square; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Square is seeking a Statutory Accountant for a Dublin-based contract project. The role focuses on end-to-end Local GAAP reporting and related US GAAP activities within a multinational shared services environment.

Responsibilities include statutory statements, external audits, US GAAP controls, and collaboration with market finance stakeholders. Requires a degree in business/finance/accounting and professional accounting qualification, with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred.
• Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred.
• Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements.
• Work with external auditors 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.
• Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties.
• 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

End-to-end accounting

Analytical

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Qualified Accountant or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job 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 deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements
• Work with external auditors 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
• Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties
• 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

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)