Senior Financial Account – Move to the home of Guinness.

Reference: CHNG-ASP-G08329

Company Information
Our client, a leading and International company, is operating from approximately 7700 locations in 150 countries. The Dublin office handles mainly their Customer Services, Accounting and Banking Services, Reservations and all Administration functions across Europe.
Job Description
They are looking for a German speaking Senior Financial Accountant and you will be responsible for management of the General Accounting Function and ensuring a smooth transition with a view to continuous improvement and compliance in a fast paced changing environment. You are able to provide a first-rate, very efficient and focused finance team ensuring accuracy and control meeting reporting deadlines in support of country requirements.

Responsibilities
• You will managing and developing team members through training, coaching, performance management, goal-setting and effective feedback to ensure that all team members are aware of how they are performing and receive the appropriate guidance and development to help them improve performance and conduct tasks effectively.
• Providing clear direction and support in relation to all day to day finance activities to ensure clarity of understanding and financial awareness among all employees.
• Reviewing and evaluating current functions, processes and systems in order to identify areas requiring.
• Day-to-day financial expenditure approval in the form of A/P holds, employee expenses to ensure business costs are monitored an reviewed against agreed Business Plan
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis reports in line with the in-country Accounting Manager to provide accurate Financial reporting for management information and in accordance with GAAP
• Preparing all supporting documentation and information requests need by external auditors in the filing of the annual financial statements
• Analysing and reviewing of all P&L accounts as part of the month end process and as requested by management to support cost analysis review
• Conducting interviews for internal and external recruitment as need so that optimum staffing is maintained and staff development and progression can be facilitated.
Candidate Specification
Specification
• Finalist in Professional Body (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or ACA).
• People management experience, ideally around 2 years.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a financial environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• German is essential.
• Proactive, enthusiastic attitude to work and committed to continuous process improvement.
• Good working knowledge of Oracle/ SAP MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint essential.
Benefits
Benefits
Ireland is a most beautiful and fascinating country. It is a gem of an island and has become one of Europe’s most desirable addresses for those wishing to swap the stresses of city life for good old rural bliss. Dublin, is the country’s political and financial capital. It is a world class city which is renowned for the Georgian Architecture.

There is a good package on offer with many benefits for the right person. If you are interested in this position please submit your CV and covering letter, including your salary expectations. Please note that all applications are private and confidential.
Disclaimer
Change Recruitment Group operates as a Recruitment Agency in providing permanent or contract job-seeking services and as a Recruitment Business in providing temporary job-seeking services.