Senior Financial Accountant | GAAP/IFRS & Global Reporting

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our Dublin-based finance team. You will apply US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, prepare timely financial statements, and support cross‑functional accounting processes across the global organization.

In this role you will manage month‑end close, statutory reporting, and collaboration with external auditors, ensuring strong controls and accurate analytics to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls is desirable.
• Understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP S4 Hana.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting under US GAAP (including account analysis & reconciliation).
• Annual financial reporting to local statutory authorities under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting.
• Detailed analytical review of financial data and presenting to senior leadership.
• Review entity profitability monthly to understand deviations and support Global Transfer Pricing.
• Partnering with FP&A and the business to ensure correct goods receipting and accrual analytics.
• Other local statutory reporting as required (e.g., statistical filings).
• Manage year-end financial statement audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Liaising with the Tax Team to support corporate tax filing.
• Support the SOX audit process as required.
• Manage relationships with outsourced providers (auditors and outsourced accounting).
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Work closely with Finance colleagues globally, adhering to deadlines.
• Support project and continuous improvement tasks and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

SOX knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our Dublin-based finance team. You will apply US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, prepare timely financial statements, and support cross‑functional accounting processes across the global organization.

In this role you will manage month‑end close, statutory reporting, and collaboration with external auditors, ensuring strong controls and accurate analytics to inform leadership decisions.