Senior Accountant

Diligent Corporation; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company based in Galway is seeking a qualified accountant to manage day-to-day general ledger operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance, partner with FP&A, and use automation to streamline processes. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, leading audits, and mentoring team members. Applicants must have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and be familiar with multi-currency transactions, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time-off policy

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability working cross-functionally and cross-geography.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day general ledger operations and deliver accurate closes.
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits and filings.
• Prepare or review international indirect tax filings.
• Drive process improvement and automation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Experience with multi-currency transactions

Mindset for automation and AI

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Netsuite or similar ERP product

Spreadsheets (formulas, pivots, lookups)

Job description

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C‑Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we’re building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you’re designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you’ll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA; we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly—those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future—you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a qualified accountant to own day‑to‑day general ledger operations and help modernize our global finance function. You’ll deliver accurate, timely closes, ensure compliance across multiple international entities, and partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and Operations. This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, multinational environment. You’ll use automation and AI tools to streamline reconciliations, reporting, and audit support, while continuously improving close processes and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day general ledger operations and deliver accurate, on‑time closes, partnering with FP&A and cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements with a focus on automation, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits and filings across international entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and deadlines.
• Prepare or review international indirect tax filings; collaborate closely with our tax team on statutory compliance and returns outside the US and Canada.
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships across the business; become the go‑to partner for operations, tax, and FP&A.
• Drive process improvement: simplify, standardize, and automate close activities to increase accuracy, efficiency, and speed.
• Support acquisition integrations, aligning new entities to Diligent’s accounting policies, controls, and close cadence.
• Apply an AI‑first toolkit: use copilots and automation to streamline reconciliations, variance analysis, recurring journals, audit support packages, documentation drafts, and GL anomaly detection.
• Use data fluently: leverage ERP analytics and spreadsheets to build self‑serve reports and surface insights; iterate on dashboards and close checklists to continuously improve the close.
• Mentor part‑qualified members of the team, providing guidance and expertise on processes and training as required.

Required Experience / Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Familiarity with multi‑currency transactions
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Problem‑solving abilities, particularly related to complex reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a global finance function of a multi‑location, multinational corporation
• Working knowledge of Netsuite or a similar ERP product
• Proven ability working cross‑functionally and cross‑geography with diverse groups.
• Mindset for automation and AI; proficient with spreadsheets (formulas, pivots, lookups) and eager to pilot new tools.

What Diligent Offers You

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature and thrive in exploring how things can be done differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients.
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting‑free days, generous time‑off policy and wellness programs.
• We have teams all over the world. While headquartered in New York City, we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue and foster understanding.

Additional Information

We are a drug‑free workplace.

To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in‑person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

Diligent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For more, see Diligent’s EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.