Accounting Professional

sandvik; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

4 Company Days

Defined Contribution Pension

Onsite gym

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible start & finish times

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sandvik in Dublin is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance Team for a 12-month fixed-term, hybrid role in our Dublin office.

You will manage monthly management reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews, while supporting month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years PQE, ACA/ACCA, SAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. We offer generous leave, pension, health insurance, onsite gym and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant - ACA or ACCA.
• 3+ years PQE in accounting.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting for P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Support month-end activities: journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Review month-end results and understand key business drivers.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and provide routine/ad hoc analysis to management.
• Mentor junior team members and support the Finance team.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations and uphold internal controls.

Skills

3+ PQE

Analytical

Communication

SAP

MS Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

SAP

Job description

DON'T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT YOUR CAREER.......
WE WANT YOU TO HELP US CREATE THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF OUR COMPANY

We are looking for exceptional people to join our diverse and multi-cultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to create the digital future for our organisation using the very latest SAP technologies, creating sustainable business benefits and supporting the execution of Divisional strategies. As we are creating a new internal SAP competency, this presents a great opportunity for learning and career development in this full-time position.

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 44,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers' productivity, safety and their profitability.

We are now recruiting for an accounting Professional (Hybrid)- for a 12-month fixed-term role in our Dublin Office.

JOB PURPOSE

Experienced Accountant within the Finance Team

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of Monthly Management Reporting:
  Ownership for accurate and timely accounting for assigned sections of the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Support the preparation and review of month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Detailed review of month end results, understanding key business drivers for movements compared to forecast and trend.
• Prepare, review and challenge Group reporting submitted through reporting module.
• Develop detailed understanding of areas of responsibility and implement best practice process documentation and monthly review processes.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders: leading meetings with key stakeholders, maintaining high standard of service, responding to queries and providing routine & ad hoc analysis in a timely manner, and work with relevant stakeholders in association with management of assigned accounting areas.
• Identify and manage process improvements and pro-actively identify areas for improved efficiency and improvements to accounting policies and processes.
• Support and assist junior members of the team and act as a go-to for support across the team.
• Review and management of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
• Maintain robust Internal Control processes and validate that internal controls are implemented and operational.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Tax and Treasury teams to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner, drive efficiencies and promote best practice.
• Act as a mentor to other team members, share knowledge with wider finance team through knowledge share sessions and other forums.
• Function as back-up for other roles within the Finance organization.
• Other ad hoc duties as requested by management.

Experience

• 3+ years PQE and relevant experience in accounting preferably within a large global company or Big 4
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with good planning skills
• Good work ethic with the ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to collaborate within an organisation
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in standard financial applications (Excel, PowerPoint and word)
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Highly delivery focused

Education, Licenses & Certificates

Qualified Accountant - ACA or ACCA qualification

What we offer:

• 22 days annual leave
• 4 Company Days
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Onsite gym
• VHI Health Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives - onsite massage therapist, gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme, etc
• Flexible start & Finish times
• Hybrid working

Location : Dublin, Ireland (Dockline, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1)

Reporting to : Accounting Manager

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for our employees and the environment; wherever in the world we operate. Our high ethical standards determine our policy of putting Safety at a premium, acknowledging and respecting the communities and giving due consideration to the environment in the areas we operate. These core values, to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, are the foundation of how we work today. We also recognise the importance on inter-personal relationships and how those based on honesty, respect and trust, enhance our working lives and help each other's growth and career development. Equality of opportunity is fully supported and endorsed as an employer by Sandvik, while also welcoming the additional strength that diversity brings, by providing a work environment where everyo