Accountant
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- Cork
- €25.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Cork
Hourly Rate: 25 euro P/H6 month contract with potential to be extended to 1 yearWe are seeking a highly motivated, technically proficient Accountant to join our dynamic EMEA Accounting & Finance team based in Cork, Ireland. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the financial integrity and statutory compliance of multiple entities across the EMEA region. The position reports directly to the Manager of EMEA Finance.
About the Role
- Maintain and analyse statutory general ledger accounts and prepare accurate financial statements and reports at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the EMEA Accounting & Finance team and local accounting firms, ensuring adherence to local bookkeeping and compliance requirements where applicable.
- Perform detailed financial analysis for designated EMEA entities, investigating variances and providing clear, insightful explanations to management and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place, maintained, and documented in line with company policies and procedures.
- Manage the end-to-end preparation and review of statutory financial statements for multiple EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee the annual statutory audit process, serving as the main liaison between internal teams (Finance, Tax, Legal, Revenue, Payroll) and external auditors.
- Prepare comprehensive US GAAP to local GAAP reconciliations to support statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory accounts and regulatory reports across multiple jurisdictions.
- Monitor developments in local accounting standards and assess their impact on the company's financial reporting.
- Provide supervision and guidance to other Accountants within the EMEA Accounting & Finance team.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and statutory reporting processes.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as required.
- Qualified accountant with a CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in financial accounting or statutory reporting, ideally within a multinational organisation or Big Four/top-tier public accounting firm.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in IFRS, with proven experience managing multiple statutory audits.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with major ERP systems, such as SAP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.