IFRS Accounting Lead - 7-Month Contract (Dublin)

AstraZeneca; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) is a high-growth biopharmaceutical company operating in over 70 countries. This Accounting Manager role sits within the AZ Group Controllers team in Dublin, supporting controllership activities for the principal Irish hub entities; APIO and AZIL.

This role offers significant cross‑functional exposure to both Operations and Finance with admin staff co‑located on the main manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills.
• Qualified professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own IFRS month- and quarter-end close for defined areas.
• Support statutory reporting and liaise with auditors.
• Drive balance sheet integrity and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Excel

Accounting standards

Communication

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) is a high-growth biopharmaceutical company operating in over 70 countries. This Accounting Manager role sits within the AZ Group Controllers team in Dublin, supporting controllership activities for the principal Irish hub entities; APIO and AZIL.

This role offers significant cross‑functional exposure to both Operations and Finance with admin staff co‑located on the main manufacturing site.