Financial Accountant (French speaking)

BARDEN; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in County Cork seeks a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. The role involves month-end reporting, IFRS compliance, and collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants fluent in French, with strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a chance for growth in a successful renewable energy business.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS is highly desirable.
• An ambitious individual who wants to progress their career.

Responsibilities

• Review and post month-end close and accounting transactions.
• Responsible for accounting and reporting requirements under IFRS.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Liaise with auditors and support the audit process.
• Prepare key performance indicators and commercial activities.
• Evaluate processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Fluent or comfortable in French

Strong technical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Barden are delighted to be working with a well-established and hugely successful global business, in the renewable energy sector, who are looking for a strong Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. Reporting to a high-calibre Head of Finance, this person will have a wide range of responsibilities including month-end reporting as well as liaising with key stakeholders across the business on projects and ad-hoc needs. They would love someone who is fluent or comfortable speaking in French.

“This person will join our close-knit Finance team and take on a wide-range of responsibilities. This would be a great first move for someone starting off in their career as a qualified accountant. The role itself has arisen due to expansion of the team” – Hiring Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Responsible for review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions;
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under IFRS;
• The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data;
• Preparation of key performance indicators and commercial activities;
• Evaluation of processes and implementation of process improvements.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant with a grasp of the French language;
• Experience with IFRS is highly desirable;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an effective team player;
• An ambitious individual who wants to progress their career in a continuously growing business.

Curious? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden ([e-mail]) for more information.

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