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