R2R GL Accountant

Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking applications for R2R GL Accountants to join the team in Dublin on a fixed term contract - hybrid working model

Job Purpose:

From an operational perspective, the R2R department has a number of corporate accounting responsibilities within the Controllers organisation.

The R2R 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 R2R 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 R2R Accountant could become involved. These include:

· Acquisitions/Divestures

· Distributions

· Other ad hoc responsibilities as required

The R2R Accountant would take responsibility for the above named tasks/transactions, with oversight/guidance from the Team Lead. There are also a number of 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

Education:

· University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

· Member of a Professional Accountancy body

Skills & Experience:

· 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 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.

Technical:

· 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