Accountant

Desired Skills: ACA/ACCA/CIMA,US GAAP,SOX,Month End,SAP,Journals

Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting – Cork

The Position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to be based at our location in Cork, working within the broader U.S. Controllership team. The role reports to the Alliance and Collaborations Director in Cork and will work closely with cross-functional business partners, support the accounting, control and reporting activities of the region, drive the quality of the information reported in the regional and consolidated financial statements and other management reporting packages by establishing strong collaborative relationships with the various business partners.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand his/her technical experience while also gaining experience in complex accounting operations and supporting disclosures in related sections of SEC filings. He/she will develop working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end alliance and collaborations accounting and reporting processes, including:
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for assigned areas (e.g., journal entries, account reconciliations, collaboration receipts and payments, etc.)
  • Analysis of financial results and preparation of variance explanations
  • Preparation of management reporting and external reporting schedules
  • Coordination and management of certain collaboration-related incoming and outgoing payments
• Maintain and support an effective internal control environment for areas of responsibility
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Alliance Management, FP&A, Corporate Development, Technical Accounting, Legal and various internal/external business partners
• Manage accounting issues on complex collaboration arrangements and communicate effectively and timely
• Coordinate and manage internal/external audits and balance sheet reviews
• Support the preparation and/or review of the budget/forecast
• Lead, execute or support various ad hoc projects/initiatives

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Big 4 trained
• Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent qualification
• BA or BSc degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or equivalent
• Experience with/in multi-national organization
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred
• Proven technical accounting expertise (e.g., strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX)
• Proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex arrangements and integrate activities
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• A track record of consistent success in different environments preferred
• Proficiency with SAP preferred
• Hands-on operational experience in collaboration and alliance arrangements preferred

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to Howie at  howie.leahy@peglobal.net