RTR Senior Accountant

An experienced RTR Senior Accountant is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork research-based Biopharmaceutical client. Reporting to the RTR Lead, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this a permanent role offering a very competitive salary, a hybrid working from home opportunity and full benefits. This candidate will be responsible for the general ledger accounting and act as the primary Relationship Manager for one or more entities within the GFS.

Role of this position

• The development of strong relationships with stakeholders
• Contribution to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service partnership agreements
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
• Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller's manual and to all applicable laws and regulations
• Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions; P&L and balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation and resolution
• Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP
• Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller's manual
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication
• Evaluates processes and recommends and implements process improvements
• Helps develop, maintain and assess internal controls related to the clients accounting and financial reporting systems
• Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP
• A champion for the Global Financial Services philosophy and architecture for Finance
• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures and lead and develop a team
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences
• Experience in a global finance function of a multi-location, multinational corporation
• Ability to travel is necessary
• Support the Statutory Accounting and VAT programs within the International GFS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A professional accounting qualification from a recognized body (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA); preference for a background in a practice training environment. Typically either a BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating in a Shared Service environment an advantage
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry also a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Strong knowledge of Oracle or equivalent is essential

Please call Ray Brennan today for further information on 021-242 7111 or email: rbrennan@careerwise.ie
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