Accountant

PE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a highly motivated Financial Accountant with solid experience in applying accounting principles to analyse financial information and ensure robust account control procedures.

The role supports the Senior Finance Manager and interacts with global accounting teams, with a cross-functional, multinational finance environment. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must have the right to live and work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS advantageous.
• Familiarity with SOX and internal controls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP reporting with analysis and commentary.
• Reconcile US GAAP and local IFRS/GAAP accounting.
• Provide detailed analytical review of financial data to senior leadership.
• Support statutory IFRS filings and local GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate with Tax to support tax filings and compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

SOX / internal controls

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Accountant with solid experience in applying accepted 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. This position supports the Senior Finance Manager in undertaking both regular and ad hoc financial reporting activities and will have significant interaction with finance management and global accounting teams.

• Motivated self-starter who is detailed, results and process oriented.
• Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-performance standards.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible, deadline-oriented position and environment.
• Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross functional and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel.

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 and presenting to senior leadership on the financial performance of the entities.
• Review entity profitability monthly to understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing team as required.
• Partnering with Financial Planning & Analysis and the business to ensure correct goods receipting, substantiate accruals and to action any findings from accrual analytics.
• Other local statutory reporting as required (e.g., statistical filings).
• Management of the yearend financial statement audits, working to key deadline targets and reporting of progress to the co-ordination team
• Liaising with the Tax Team to support the corporate tax filing process.
• Supporting the SOX audit process as required.
• 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, we aim 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three 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 SAP S4 Hanna.
• Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Excel, Word, and Teams) and AI tools.
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, & self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables.

EDUCATION

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

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.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***