V.I.E. Financial Accountant

Societe Generale SA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) in Dublin seeks a Financial Accountant for a 24-month VIE assignment, reporting to the Head of Finance. The role includes applying accounting principles to prepare financial reports for head office and for regulatory bodies, and supporting audits.

Ideal candidates hold a Master in maths, business or finance, possess excellent Excel and analytical skills, and are fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in maths, business or finance
• Excellent Excel skills and strong numeric/analytical abilities
• Fluent English and good written/spoken communication skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently to meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-growing environment
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Financial Reporting Standards
• Experience with finance/accounting software applications and statutory regulations

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Prepare monthly closing pack with financial statements, reconciliation files and variance analysis.
• Communicate financial reporting information to head office and the Central Bank before deadlines.
• Monitor intercompany invoicing and aged debtors.
• Prepare and file tax computations.
• Analyse budgets, revenue and expenditure trends and enforce cost control.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and support audits.
• Interact with auditors and participate in finance-related projects.

Skills

Excel

Numerical analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Finance knowledge

Accounting software

Education

Master's degree in maths, business or finance

Tools

Dynamics

Management Reporter

Magnitude

Job description

ResponsibilitiesSociété Générale Securities Services (SGSS) is part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS), a key pillar of Société Générale’s universal banking model.SGSS has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose vehicles.The Finance department is responsible for 2 entities in Dublin; SGSS Ireland Ltd and SG Dublin Branch and provides all accounting, banking, intercompany invoicing, internal and regulatory reporting, internal and external auditing and other ad hoc queries from management.Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is responsible for, amongst other things; applying principles of accounting to prepare financial reports, analysing financial information and using appropriate accounting control procedures..In a very dynamic and growing business the Financial Accountant will be responsible for:Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.Prepare monthly closing pack to include monthly financial statements, reconciliation files and variance analysis and commentary.Communicate financial reporting information both internally to head office and externally to the central bank before respective deadlines.Monitor intercompany invoicing and aged debtors.Process timely VAT information.Prepare and file tax computation.Analyze and review budgets, revenue and expenditure trends, and ensure expenditure control.Resolve accounting discrepancies.Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems (Dynamics, Management Reporter, Magnitude)Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.Other duties as assigned.Participate in any finance related projects.Provide accounting policy orientation for new processes.A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.Please note that it is mandatory to provide us a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document. *Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of diploma.Profile requiredPLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.Studies & experience:Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in maths, business or financeLanguage skills:A high level of fluency in the English languageTechnical, operational & Soft skills:Excellent Excel skillsExcellent numeric and analytical skills with strong attention to detailGood communication skills both oral and writtenAbility to work as part of team or on own initiative to meet deadlinesDesire to learn new skillsKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Financial Reporting Standards.Ability to analyse financial and statistical data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.Knowledge of statutory regulations.Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule in order to respect dead lines.The VIE assignment in a nutshellThis VIE in Dublin is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 24 months.The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.Why join usAs soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Belgium and abroad.Business insightAt Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.Diversity and InclusionWe are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.