Senior Accounting Analyst

Sandvik; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik, through SMC Logistics, is seeking to strengthen its finance function in Ireland. The role involves supporting the financial accounting and month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards, and providing guidance to junior staff on accounting processes and reporting.

Acting as a business partner to cross-functional teams, the role requires vigilance on financial controls, timely reporting, and collaboration with tax, procurement and external advisors to ensure

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ensure financial results are accurate, complete and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Provide guidance to junior team members on accounting processes and reporting.

Job description

Job Purpose

SMC Logistics (SMCL) is a large complex entity within the Sandvik Group (Business Area: Mining) with a wide variety of reporting, internal control, compliance and tax obligations. It is engaged in the procurement and sale of tools and spare parts for mining and construction equipment to group companies and operates through warehouses in a number of countries worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Month-End Close: Support the preparation and review of month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure financial results are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Other ad hoc duties as requested by management.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on accounting processes, reporting requirements and day-to-day activities.

Customs Duties & Trade Compliance

• Act as the accounting lead for customs duties and trade-related financial matters.
• Monitor customs duty costs, tariff impacts, and related financial risks.
• Support the accuracy of customs accounting, accruals, and reporting.
• Act as business partner to trade compliance, logistics, procurement, tax, and external advisors to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Analyse changing customs and trade requirements and assess financial implications.

Finance Technology & Projects

• Lead or participate in process improvement, and system enhancement projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency.}