Description
Finance and Accounting Analysts are responsible for financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accountancy, corporate finance and insolvency. They play a strategic role by providing professional advice, aiming to maximize profitability on behalf of their client or employer. This role is initially for 6 months but likely could be extended and become a permanent role.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly analytical review on P&L and Balance Sheet including variance explanation
* Month end preparation and review of various types of journals to ensure US GAAP compliant and working with local CFM to understand business events
* Involved in the preparation of the P&L Dashboard and Balance Sheet report for the UKI Finance Director on a monthly basis
* Perform monthly internal controls in compliance with Sarbox
* Quarter End reporting to Global - balance sheet deliverables
* Account reconciliations and analysis for both US and UK GAAP compliant accounts
* Preparation of supporting schedules and working papers for Statutory Audit
* Provide accounting support to the Team Lead/Manager including responses to ad hoc requests
* Involvement in setting up and improving on accounting processes with a view to making them more efficient
* Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications in support of General Ledger processing
* Develop in-depth knowledge of Accenture's business
* Become a point of contract for the UKI Finance community
* Meet key reporting deadlines on a monthly and quarterly basis
* Develop knowledge and understanding of performance metrics and strive to meet and exceed them
* Ability to multi task and provide cross team support as required
* Other ad hoc duties as required
Skills
* Knowledge of Accounting Principles
* Analytical and computer skills preferably MS Office
* Communication and interpersonal skills
* Positive attitude and flexibility
* Customer focused
* Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standards
* Strong team working skills
* Prior experience of SAP an advantage
* Fluency in English is required
Qualifications/Experience
* Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent qualification would be preferable
* Min. 2+ years experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a practice environment
* Undertaking professional examinations, eg CIMA, ACCA.
Please keep in mind that you have to resident in Ireland and need to attend a personal interview in Dublin.