Senior Financial Accountant

Barden have been engaged by a leading pharmaceutical company in Cork to identify a qualified financial accountant to join their team. Working as part of a large, highly professional team, you will take on a key finance role within the company’s SSC.  

 “We have one of the top finance teams in Ireland. We’re not just looking for someone to take a job here, we’re looking for someone who can be a future leader in our organisation and wants to work with a company where they can continuously progress” – Finance Director

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Responsible for the General Ledger accounting for one or more entities;
• Responsible for review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions;
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP;
• The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders across EMEA;
• Preparation of key performance indicators and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and supports the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data;
• Evaluation of processes and recommends and implements process improvements;
• Responsible for supporting and preparation of the Statutory Accounting Activities for one or more entities.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in industry an advantage;
• Experience working in a Shared Service Centre is an advantage but not essential;
• Experience with US GAAP and SAP is desirable;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures;
• An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Please get in touch with Orla Crowley in Barden (orla.crowley@barden.ie) to discuss this role further.

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