Financial Accounting Specialist | PGIM

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Annual bonus programme

Life assurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) is looking for an accountant in Letterkenny with a strong focus on day-to-day accounting activities and reporting. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and preferably a professional accounting qualification.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with stakeholders for financial governance and maintaining accuracy in reporting. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension contributions, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining a control framework.
• Strong analytical skills to critically review data.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day general accounting activities for assigned legal entities.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile the general ledger.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for month-end close.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Professional accounting qualification or part-qualified accountant

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Letterkenny – 2‑3 days in office per week.

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day general accounting activities for assigned legal entities, including UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP reporting.
• Prepare, review and reconcile the general ledger, and conduct robust analysis of entity financial results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inter‑company and third‑party invoicing and monitor receipt collections.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support month‑end close, reporting deadlines and ongoing financial governance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including processing journal entries in Oracle Financials.
• Participate in the annual audit process, and prepare management and financial reporting as required.
• Maintain and enhance the financial control framework, including documentation and adherence to key processes and controls.
• Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at improving financial processes, reporting quality and the overall control environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or part‑qualified accountant.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a control framework, including documentation of controls.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review data critically, challenge inconsistencies and explain variances clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for explaining technical and financial matters to stakeholders.
• Proactive, task‑oriented approach with confidence to challenge and resolve issues for high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with US GAAP reporting and understanding key differences between US GAAP and IFRS (advantage).

Benefits

• Health Insurance – partner with Laya and BUPA to cover eligible employees’ day‑to‑day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual leave – 23 days at full pay.
• Pension scheme – contribution up to 8% of salary per annum, matched by PGIM Ireland up to 8%; voluntary contributions also possible.
• Annual bonus programme and tax‑free Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility).
• Life assurance – fully paid by PGIM Ireland; employees covered from start date, with a lump‑sum benefit of four times employee salary for beneficiaries.
• Education assistance – reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.