RTR Senior Accountant

Gilead Sciences; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company based in Cork is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage General Ledger accounting and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The role involves maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and contributing to financial processes within a multi-country environment. Ideal candidates have a professional accounting qualification and a background in RTR roles within multinational organizations, as well as experience in SAP. Strong communication and process improvement skills are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a RTR position within a multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting policies.
• Experience in Shared Services environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger accounting and enforce financial compliance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Supervise month-end close processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Understanding of GAAP

Ability to influence stakeholders

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

BA or BS degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

RTR Senior Accountant

Ireland - Cork Finance & Accounting Regular

Reporting to the RTR Lead, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting and act as the primary Relationship Manager for one or more entities within the GFS and support our Bluestream SAP multi-year project.

Position-Specific Job Requirements

• 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 Gilead’s 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.
• Flexibility to support US hours/late close approx. 1-3 days per month as required
• support the Statutory Accounting and VAT programs if required

Process focus

Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and working in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.

Interpersonal skills

An effective team player, whose energy and well-developed communication skills make this person a persuasive leader, negotiator, and relationship builder.

Thinker/Do-er

A clear, fast thinker, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.

Diversity

Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment

Manage complexity

Able to manage the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global organization in a multi-country environment.

Language

The person we seek will be able to communicate effectively in English. An additional major European language would be beneficial – French, German, Spanish or Italian.

Qualifications

• The person we seek will be a qualified accountant with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
• The person we seek will ideally have at least 2-3 years business experience and will have held a RTR position in a similar organization operating in several major countries in Europe, with exposure to the United States and in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures and US GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or equivalent is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
• Experience operating RTR processes in Shared Services in a multi-country corporate environment is a definite advantage.
• A commitment and focus on customer – defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments.

Specific Education and Experience Requirements

A professional accounting qualification from a recognized body (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA); preference for a background in a practice training environment. Typically requires 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.