Snr Accountant

Orion Group are sourcing a Snr Accountant (Payroll) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client on an initial 18-month contract located in Cork.

In this role the right candidate will provide support to the Payroll and Finance teams by preparing all transactional and accrual journal entries, reconciling payroll, performing payroll data audits, and other projects as required.

Responsibilities:
• Perform month end close activities including preparation of a monthly payroll related journal entries, accruals and adjustments, all in accordance with company policy and accounting guidelines
• Prepare month-end reconciliations of key payroll related balance sheet and actively manage reconciliation of any open items
• Support the Payroll Specialists with month end activities
• Coordinate with business partners, e.g. RTR, Tax, FP&A, for reporting and analysis & monthly calls
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication
• Liaise with Controllership on requests
• SOX controls & support to team in this area, training & support
• IPE and lead in this area and ensure iPe is across all accounting requirements.
• Work with payroll managers to recommend improvements and process enhancements
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) at regular intervals
• Support & lead ad-hoc finance-related projects and systems testing as assigned
• Experience in a global finance function of a multi-location, multinational corporation.

Requirements:
• Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country environment in a multi-national corporation.
• This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters in newly established markets and work closely with the outsource providers to ensure local compliance
• Proven working experience in Accounting, Finance & or Payroll roles
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment
• Handle complexity: Able to handle the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global
• Customer service: A commitment and focus on customer service - defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments organization in a multi-country environment
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle/SAP
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller’s manual
• 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

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country environment in a multi-national corporation.
• This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters in newly established markets and work closely with the outsource providers to ensure local compliance.



Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.