ACCOUNTANT - FRENCH SPEAKING
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Job Reference Number |
14566313 |
Client ID: |
RI/D003255 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 7 2012 |
Location: |
DUBLIN NORTH |
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Job Type: |
Contract
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Accountant - Fluent French Speaking
North East
12-18 month contract
An excellent opportunity has arose with a leading employer in the North East for a French Speaking qualified accountant
- Manage day to day accounting requirements of the entities including the following:-
Overview of vendor management, ensuring that all invoices are posted on a timely basis
Liaise with Accounts Payable, HR and Customer Service to ensure that all transactions and payments are recorded correctly in the SAP accounting system
Review and co-ordinate work prepared by Assistant Accountant
- Lead the monthly reporting requirements for assigned entities in accordance with the Group's reporting deadlines. This would include the following:-
Prepare month end pack (P&L and Balance Sheet) and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP
Prepare key reconciliations such as; VAT Reconciliation, returns reserves, Gross to Net (sales discounts and reserves), inventory obsolescence, payroll related accruals, and accounts payable accruals
Review work prepared by Assistant Accountant
- Support the VAT, tax and treasury departments and in country advisors as required
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and requirements
- Provide financial support to the business
- Providing Finance support to cover similar functions to other entities within the group when required
- Building a relationship with the Corporate, Tax, Treasury, Customer Service, HR and local finance teams to ensure the finance function works effectively for specified entities
Experience: Desirable
- Qualified Accountant coming from Big 4 preferable
- Diverse audit experience
- 1-2 years PQE preferable (in industry or practice)
- Experience using US GAAP
- Experience with SAP, or other ERP system
- Good people management and interpersonal skills
- European language skills a bonus
Education: Desirable
Additional Requirements/Attributes: Essential
- European language skills essential. Preference for French speaking primarily
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of overall Finance team
- Strong communication skills; written and verbal
- Organised individual with ability to prioritise work load
For further information please contact Jo on 0429356910 or email jo@rplus.ie