Financial Controller - Dublin

T-pro; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a qualified accountant for a role that combines exposure to Irish and US accounting standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering management information, preparing financial statements, and managing tax compliance. This position offers significant interaction with senior management and the opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an industry-based accounting role, preferably in software.
• Proven abilities in delivering management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Monthly Management Information and ensure compliance deadlines are met.
• Prepare Annual Statutory Financial Statements and manage auditor queries.
• Oversee finance processes like procurement and invoicing, identifying efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Acumen

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified member of an accounting body (ACA/FCA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

What’s the role?

This opportunity is a broad ranging finance role that offers exposure to Irish and US accounting standards. The ideal candidate will take satisfaction in taking processes from start to finish. The role offers exposure to high level management, who make decisions locally and quickly.

We’ll trust you to:

• Deliver the Monthly Management Information and critical review of same before presentation to Senior Management Team, ensuring that monthly, annual reporting and compliance deadlines are met
• Prepare of the Annual Statutory Financial Statements (Individual and Consolidated) and dealing with auditor queries for all companies within the Bloomberg Data Management Services Group, with experience of FRS102 and US GAAP
• Manage all aspects of Irish company tax and legal compliance – VAT / PAYE / Intrastat returns, Corporation tax payments and returns: Knowledge of UK , US and Singapore tax and legal an advantage but not required
• Oversight and direction of standard Finance processes such as procurement, invoicing, supplier payments, billing and payroll, identifying and implementing changes to achieve efficiencies and to fit with business requirements
• Manage and motivate a team member in Dublin, delegating as appropriate and ensuring the team member is performing to the best of their abilities
• Be responsible for sales projections and revenue forecasting, as well as working with Company systems to enhance reporting and insights
• Communicate, and work with, a wide range of team members across all departments and levels
• Actively participate in senior management meetings, providing accurate, adequate and clearly-defined financial information to facilitate sound decision making
• Deliver and prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts
• Be involved in other operational ad-hoc projects, as required

You'll need to have:

• A qualified member of one of the accounting bodies (ACA/FCA, ACCA or equivalent foreign qualification)
• 5 year plus experience in industry based accounting role, preferably software industry
• Proven abilities in delivering management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to make sound, commercially aware decisions
• Good work ethic with the ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on your own and use initiative when required
• An exacting approach backed up by consistent attention to detail
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience of working with accounting software, experience with SAP and AO SAP reporting is an advantage
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in standard financial applications (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word)