Newly Qualified Accountant - MNC - 50K Immediate start

In conjunction with my client a multinational pharmaceutical organisation based in Dublin city centre, I have an excellent opportunity for a new or recently qualified accountant for a 9 month contract.  There is a very strong potential for this contract to be extended.

The salary involved is up to €50,000, depending on experience
 
Responsibilities:

    Responsible for monthly GL reporting to US Headquarters
    Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up error and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, process and databases within given parameters
    Handle general ledger inquiries from other departments, Head office Controllers and the market
    Responsible for annual reporting to Local Statutory Authorities (includes preparing Financial Statements in line with Local GAAP conventions working closely with local Finance Director and Tax)
    Work with Internal audit & external auditors for all audit related issues under US and Local GAAP; provide audit information on a timely basis
    Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders
    Perform Monthly Reconciliations
    Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed to balance workloads
    Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovate solutions so the team can operate in an efficient and cost effective manner
    Participate in projects that require creativity and analytical skills

 

Requirements:

    Qualified Accountant
    Min 3+ years of related accounting experience required
    Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical thinking, and organisational skills
    Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once
    SAP experience desirable
    Experience in a multinational environment desirable though not essential
    Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)
    Knowledge of US-GAAP
    Knowledge of IFRS

 

For more information on this position, please call Mary-Clare Stakelum on 01/5005902