Record to Report (R2R) Accountant

Lex; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Ireland is seeking an experienced Fully Qualified Accountant to manage accounting, US GAAP, local statutory and tax compliance for a portfolio of entities across EMEIA. You will act as the primary accounting contact, partnering with R2R, GBS, EMEIA Tax, Corporate Legal and other Finance teams to deliver high-quality financial statements.

You will oversee corporate income tax returns and audits, ensure timely monthly and quarterly closes, maintain strong SOX controls, and support external

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE
• Strong proficiency in US GAAP, IFRS and FRS
• Financial analysis and data interpretation
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Collaborative across regions and functions
• Problem-solving for regulatory and business needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality financial statements for assigned entities across EMEIA
• Oversee corporate income tax returns and compliance filings
• Manage relationships with external advisors and statutory auditors
• Ensure timely monthly and quarterly close processes
• Support the R2R team in external audits including tax audits
• Maintain robust SOX controls and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to GBS initiatives and ad-hoc projects
• Ensure systems, processes and tools support effective legal entity controllership

Job description

Summary

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Description

• In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accounting, US GAAP, local statutory, and tax compliance for a portfolio of legal entities across EMEIA. Your responsibilities will include:
• Serving as the key point of contact for your assigned entities, holding overall financial accounting responsibility, including the preparation of high-quality financial statements. This requires close partnership with R2R, GBS pillars, EMEIA Tax, Corporate Legal, and other Finance and Business teams.
• Overseeing the preparation of corporate income tax returns and other required compliance filings.
• Managing critical relationships with external advisors and statutory auditors throughout the statutory and tax compliance cycles.
• Ensuring the flawless execution of monthly and quarterly close processes for entities/accounting areas under your control, adhering strictly to regional close timetables.
• Supporting the R2R team in all external audits, including tax audits from governmental agencies.
• Establishing and maintaining a robust control environment to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) processes.
• Ensuring appropriate systems, processes, tools, and business relationships are in place for effective legal entity controllership and compliance.
• Actively contributing to GBS initiatives and supporting ad-hoc projects, providing variety and broader impact within the organisation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical proficiency in US GAAP, IFRS, and FRS is required.
• Strong Financial and Analytical Acumen: Ability to manage complex accounting/tax calculation models, interpret large sets of financial data, and provide clear guidance on compliance strategies.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage and prioritise multiple deliverables to meet ambitious deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven experience working effectively across multiple regions and organisational functions, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Problem Solver: Adept at assessing complex accounting and tax situations, identifying risks, and providing practical solutions that address both regulatory and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statutory financial statements compliance.
• Proficiency in corporate income tax return compliance and tax accounting.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with finance and tax software (including SAP), automation tools, and reporting systems. Experience with data management, validation, and visualization tools is a plus.
• Advantageous Workplace Experience:
• Experience working effectively within a global matrix-organisation.

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Role Number: 200686759-1418