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Leading Pharmaceutical company have engaged Barden to introduce an Accounting Manager for an initial 12 month period.
Based in North West Dublin, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to be part of a team that supports both the EMEA and Asia monthly and quarterly close for 27 entities and the completion of local statutory audits for 33 entities.
The CAO team has excelled as a high-performing team delivering on both monthly and quarterly IFRS results and in the delivery of an on time statutory accounting program.
This role provides the opportunity to interact and learn from both operations and finance teams. The successful individual will need to be a self-starter, keen to learn, flexible and able to operate in a very dynamic environment.
Role & Responsibilities:
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Own end to end record to report month end and quarter end procedures for specified EMEA/APAC entities including revenue accounting and operating expense journal entry reviews.
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Liaise with outsourced provider to ensure accurate and complete performance of month end and quarter end tasks.
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Partner closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, keeping abreast of local market developments and determining the appropriate accounting treatments for changes in facts and circumstances, while adhering to global deadlines.
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Ensure accounting compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP accounting principles.
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Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
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Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and queries Operate within the required SOX controls frame-work, completing assigned control procedures, and supporting with specified SOX activities Look to drive operational and process improvements where possible.
Group Audit & Statutory Audit Responsibilities
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Coordination of statutory audits for international entities, working closely with the Associate Director Statutory Reporting Coordinator to close out the statutory audit processes & review local GAAP financial statements.
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Support of year end US GAAP integrated audit effort.
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Lead liaison with internal accounting teams, market finance, statutory accounting providers and local audit teams and tax advisors to support timely & efficient statutory audit processes.
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Review reconciliation between US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP accounting.
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Leverage resources to support status reporting on statutory audit progress.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
Education:
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Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)
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Minimum 3 – 5 years’ industry/post qualification experience
Skills:
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Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles
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High level of Microsoft Office Excel proficiency
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Strong numeracy skills with focus on attention to detail
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Manufacturing Accounting experience desirable
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Multinational pharmaceutical experience a plus
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