European Financial Controller, Compliance & Analysis

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Connacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing events calendar

Career progression

Recognition scheme

Free parking

Educational assistance

Internal training

Canteens & Barista service

Sports club

Job summary

Merit Medical Galway seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage financial reporting, payroll, tax and month-end close for multiple European entities. You will implement process improvements, prepare key journals and reconciliations, and support audits.

Ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA with a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience in a European Shared Service environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant.
• Broad knowledge of accounting and financial control principles.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in accounting tasks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excel reporting skills and ability to analyse high volumes of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in a Finance Shared Service environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Oracle EPM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, compliance, payroll, tax and month-end close for multiple European entities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for bank, fixed assets, payroll and accruals.
• Prepare payroll and reconciliations for European employees.
• Prepare VAT and intrastate returns for European sales entities.
• Liaise with European accounting firms on tax issues and statutory reporting.
• Assist European Regional Director with finance-related issues and needs.
• Prepare and analyse data and create management reports.
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous improvements using lean tools.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance for the accounting function.
• Maintain accounting files and archives; support special reporting and projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

Oracle EPM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merit Medical Galway seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage financial reporting, payroll, tax and month-end close for multiple European entities. You will implement process improvements, prepare key journals and reconciliations, and support audits.

Ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA with a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience in a European Shared Service environment. Travel may be required.