Financial Analyst

Hollister Incorporated; Ballina Municipal District (2014-2019); On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Ballina, Ireland seeks an experienced senior accountant to lead day-to-day accounting and statutory compliance for multiple entities. You will drive timely close, balance sheet integrity, and audit readiness while partnering with finance leaders to improve controls and cash flow management.

You will oversee a team, coordinate across functions, and contribute to OPEX planning, variance analysis, and regulatory reporting, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience.
• Professional accounting qualification/certification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA) and/or MBA/Master’s in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience in an international, shared services/center of excellence environment; audit experience.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP; familiarity with close tools and process documentation.
• Experience with US GAAP and/or IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
• Business-level English proficiency; leadership experience is a plus.
• Progressive experience in general accounting including month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.
• Proficiency with Excel and robust documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach an accounting team; allocate work, set priorities, provide feedback.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities; prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Oversee general ledger and sub-ledgers; manage AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, cash.
• Ensure reconciliations, analyses, and timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and tax compliance with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare close status, key metrics, and reporting for Finance leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and remediation actions.
• Collaborate with FP&A on OPEX planning and narratives.
• Evaluate internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to policies and ethical practices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA qualification

MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

HRIS

Office 365

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Summary

Leads day-to-day general accounting and statutory compliance activities for one or more legal entities or business units. Ensures timely and accurate period close, balance sheet integrity, and audit readiness. Partners with Finance and business leaders to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and provide insights on operating expenses, cash flow, and working capital. Manages and develops an accounting team and coordinates across functions and external service providers to meet agreed service levels and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach an accounting team; allocate work, set priorities, provide feedback, and ensure continuity/backup coverage.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities for assigned entities in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., local GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS as applicable); prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation to maintain a clear audit trail.
• Oversee general ledger activities and relevant sub-ledgers/processes as applicable (e.g., AP, AR/credit collection, payroll accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, cash management, purchase-to-pay, netting, and re-invoicing).
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled, analyzed, and documented on a defined cadence; investigate and resolve reconciling items and drive timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate statutory reporting deliverables and support tax compliance processes (e.g., VAT and other local taxes) with internal stakeholders and external advisors, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Prepare and present close status, key metrics, and management reporting to Finance leadership; highlight risks, issues, and recommendations.
• Support internal and external audits; prepare audit files, respond to requests, and implement remediation actions.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on OPEX planning activities as applicable (budget, forecast/projection, variance analysis and narratives).
• Evaluate processes and internal controls; identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to standardize work and increase efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures (e.g., approval frameworks, documentation retention, chart of accounts standards) and promote ethical, compliant business practices.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of calls, complaints, and resolutions.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security in all customer interactions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Professional accounting qualification/certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA) and/or advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance).
• Experience in an international, shared services/center of excellence, distribution, or commercial environment.
• Audit experience (including large audit firms) and experience supporting external/statutory audits.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP; experience with standardized close tools and process documentation.
• Experience with multiple reporting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP and/or IFRS) and exposure to local GAAP requirements.
• Business-level English proficiency; additional language skills may be an advantage depending on stakeholder needs.
• Progressive experience in general accounting, including month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and standards (GAAP) and familiarity with statutory reporting and tax compliance support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to produce and interpret analyses and maintain robust documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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