R2R GL Accountant

R2R GL Accountant

Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking applications for R2R GL Accountants to join the team in Dublin on a fixed term contract - hybrid working model

Job Purpose: 

From an operational perspective, the R2R department has a number of corporate accounting responsibilities. 

The R2R Accountant is responsible for an entity/entities, working with the local markets and internal GBS departments to report to Pfizer Corporate Headquarters on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

The corporate reporting is completed under US GAAP guidelines. As part of month end reporting, the Accountant is responsible for:

Ø Trial Balance submissions associated with the entity/entities

Ø All programs required to be run as part of month end (e.g. accruals, revaluation)

Ø Detailed analytical review of data

Ø Answering queries/analytical requests from Pfizer’s headquarters or from the local Market

Ø Accounting issues and tasks that arise from the monthly reporting

Ø Performance of Balance Sheet Reconciliations; review of reconciliations prepared by other parties

Ø Compliance with internal controls

Ø Preparation of audit deliverables for both internal and external audits

The R2R Accountant will also be responsible for identifying inefficiencies with a view to developing and implementing more robust processes within the group.

There are additional operational areas where the R2R Accountant could become involved. These include:

·        Acquisitions/Divestures

·        Distributions

·        Other ad hoc responsibilities as required

The R2R Accountant would take responsibility for the above named tasks/transactions, with oversight/guidance from the Team Lead. There are also a number of project responsibilities that may arise from this position. This is dependent on business circumstances (e.g. team structure, stage of migration cycle). 

Job Description:

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting to US Headquarters
•  Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on errors and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, processes and databases within given parameters
• Handle general ledger inquiries from other GBS departments, NY Controllers and the Market.
• Work with Corporate Audit and KPMG for all audit related issues under US GAAP; provide audit information on a timely basis.
• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in the Market and in GBS.
• Perform/Review monthly reconciliations.
• Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Participate in projects that require creativity and analytical skills.

Education, Skills and Experience Required

·        Education:

o  University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

o  Only considering candidates who are fully qualified Accountants who are members of a professional accounting body

·        Skills & Experience:

o  Minimum of three years of related accounting experience required

o  Ability to work independently

o  Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once

o  Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical thinking and organisational skills

o  SAP and/or E1 experience desirable

o  Ability to apply innovative solutions to continuous process improvement opportunities

o  Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word and Excel)

o  Experience in dealing with external auditors and involvement in the audit process

o  Experience in financial reporting in a similar shared service environment is also beneficial for this position.

o  Language skills are preferable though not essential

·        Technical:

o  Strong technical accounting skills i.e. good knowledge of accounting standards

o  Strong analytical skills

o  Knowledge of US GAAP

o  Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls

Important Organisational Relationships

·        Internal GBS:

o  Invoice to Pay

o  Order to Cash

o  Capital Accounting

o  Intercompany

o  Inventory

o  Treasury COE

o  Statutory COE

o  Transfer Pricing COE

o  Indirect Tax COE

·        External GBS/ Internal Pfizer:

o  Market Business Finance (up to and including Finance Director level)

o  Internal and External Auditors

o  Controllers

o  Global Tax