Financial Accountant

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech Corporation in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a senior financial accountant with strong US GAAP and IFRS expertise to join a multinational finance team. You will manage corporate reporting, ensure accurate accruals, and partner with global colleagues across regions.

The role emphasizes SOX control compliance, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA), and timely delivery of financial statements. You will work with management to drive process improvements and ensure regulatory filing readiness while

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable.
• Understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP S4 Hana.
• ACA or ACCA qualification preferred.

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.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

About PSC Biotech

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

‘Take your Career to a new Level’

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.

Overview:

• Seeking a highly motivated Senior 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 Finance Manager in undertaking both regular and ad hoc financial reporting activities and will have significant interaction with finance management and global accounting teams.
• Specifically, we are seeking an individual with the traits listed below:
• 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 four 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.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• 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)

Organizational Relationship

• 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.