Senior / Assistant Manager – RTR - FAAS

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  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: -Degree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior / Assistant Manager RTR to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and month-end close activities. This role will involve oversight of core accounting processes, review of financial information from multiple sources, and supervision of team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.The successful candidate will act as a key link between the team and senior stakeholders, ensuring processes operate efficiently while maintaining strong internal controls.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Review and approve month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
  • Review fixed asset subledger reconciliations to the General Ledger.
  • Review and approve bank reconciliations, including FX postings related to foreign currency payments.
  • Review accounting entries relating to leases, deferred revenue, inventory valuation, and share-based compensation.
  • Oversee completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are appropriately investigated and cleared.
  • Perform and review variance analysis across Balance Sheet and P&L, identifying trends, risks, and required adjustments.
Financial Oversight & Controls
  • Review shadow books and financial information received from local offices, ensuring all adjustments are supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Review bridge files and financial statements, confirming alignment with the trial balance and completeness of supporting schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Support adherence to reporting deadlines and maintain high standards of financial accuracy.
Process Improvement & Projects
  • Maintain and continuously update process documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and system improvements.
  • Support ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives where required.
  • Contribute to project management activities within the finance function.
Skills & Experience
  • ACA / ACCA qualified with approximately 2-4 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Experience reviewing reconciliations and complex accounting areas.
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • Exposure to ERP implementation projects is desirable.
  • Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools is advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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