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