Controllers Global Accountant

Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Controllers Global Accountant to join the team at their Dublin 4, Ringsend site for an 11 month fixed term contract. This is a hybrid role.

Responsible to: Controllers Global Accounting Team Lead

Job Purpose

From an operational perspective, the Controllers Global Accounting department has a number of corporate accounting responsibilities within the Controllers organisation. 

The Controllers Global Accountant is responsible for an entity/entities, working with the local markets and internal departments to report to Pfizer Corporate Headquarters on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

The corporate reporting is completed under US GAAP guidelines. As part of month end reporting, the accountant is responsible for:

·       Trial Balance submissions associated with the entity/entities

·       All programs required to be run as part of month end (e.g. accruals, revaluation)

·       Detailed analytical review of data

·       Answering queries/analytical requests from Pfizer’s headquarters or from the local Market

·       Accounting issues and tasks that arise from the monthly reporting

·       Performance of Balance Sheet Reconciliations; review of reconciliations prepared by other parties

·       Compliance with internal controls

·       Preparation of audit deliverables for both internal and external audits

The Controllers Global Accountant will also be responsible for identifying inefficiencies with a view to developing and implementing more robust processes within the group.

There are additional operational areas where the Controllers Global Accountant could become involved. These include:

•                Acquisitions/Divestitures

•                Distributions

•                Other ad hoc responsibilities as required

The Controllers Global Accountant would take responsibility for the above-named tasks/transactions, with oversight/guidance from the Team Lead. There are also several project responsibilities that may arise from this position. This is dependent on business circumstances (e.g. team structure, stage of migration cycle). 

Job Description

•                Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting to US Headquarters.

•                Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on errors and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, processes and databases within given parameters.

•                Handle general ledger inquiries from other internal departments, Controllers and the Market.

•                Work with Corporate Audit and KPMG for all audit related issues under US GAAP; provide audit information on a timely basis.

•                Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in the Market and Controllers group.

•                Perform/Review monthly reconciliations.

•                Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed.

•                Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

•                Participate in projects that require creativity and analytical skills.

Education, Skills and Experience Required

·       University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

·       Member of a Professional Accountancy body (Fully Qualified Accountant)

·       Minimum of three years of related accounting experience required

·       Ability to work independently

·       Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once

·       Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical thinking and organisational skills

·       SAP experience is desirable

·       Ability to apply innovative solutions to continuous process improvement opportunities

·       Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word and Excel)

·       Experience in dealing with external auditors and involvement in the audit process

·       Experience in financial reporting in a similar shared service environment is also beneficial for this position.

·       Language skills are preferable though not essential

·       Strong technical accounting skills i.e. good knowledge of accounting standards

·       Strong analytical skills

·       Knowledge of US GAAP

·       Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls

Important Organisational Relationships

Internal:

·       Controllers Global Accounting

·       Invoice to Pay

·       Order to Cash

·       Capital Accounting

·       Intercompany

·       Inventory

·       Treasury COE

·       Statutory COE

·       Transfer Pricing COE

·       Indirect Tax COE

External/ Internal Pfizer:

·       Market Business Finance (up to and including Finance Director level)

·       Internal and External Auditors

·       Global Tax