Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Financial Accountant

FAAS (Financial Accounting & Advisory Services)

FAAS is the fastest growing department in Grant Thornton. Our team has grown from 12 to 160 over the last 6 years. We are a specialist team who service complex large scale and multinational companies, providing solutions to accounting challenges in global finance functions. Our experienced and multinational team operates across 4 key service lines as per the below;

• Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions

Centralised approach to the following services:

• VAT
• Income tax
• Payroll
• Company secretarial
• Statutory accounts production
• Conversion from group to local
• GAAP
• Supporting audit file
• Tagging & filing

• Audit and Accounting Advisory
• Centralised coordinated audits
• Conversion to new accounting frameworks
• Implementation of new accounting standards
• Technical accounting advice on new transactions
• Effective Financial Reporting
• Interim/Surge resourcing
• Remediation and review
• Transition management
• PMO Offering
• Business Process Outsourcing
• Full or partial process outsourcing including PTP, OTC and RTR
• Process optimisation
• Reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Access to consulting advice for Shared Service Centre setup and implementation

The characteristics of the target client base we are selling to are as follows:

• complex clients and group structures;
• multi-jurisdictional;
• technically demanding;
• driving efficiency and change;
• looking for value;
• want a single point of contact ;
• sophisticated procurement processes; and
• often SEC regulated.

The service delivery therefore demands a combination of rigorous project management with clear communication protocols, technical excellence and a deep knowledge of shared service centre operating environments.

Main responsibilities:

• Month-end close, in accordance with agreed deadlines
• Monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP for select international entities
• Income statement and balance sheet review, including variance analysis
• Reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP accounting and own the local stat audits for relevant entities
• Working with clients to optimize several business functions, this may include projects relating to the financial statement process, review and remediation of business processes and short term interim staffing assignments working within a team environment to ensure deadlines are met;
• Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data
• Assisting on various ad hoc projects as required by the client
• Stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships with client representatives
• Liaising with auditors
• Promoting FAAS both internally and externally.

Skills and attributes:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent IFAC qualification
• proficient accountant, with strong knowledge of IFRS & US GAAP and strong knowledge of Irish GAAP
• strong understanding of regulatory requirements desirable
• strong computer skills – advanced knowledge of Microsoft office;
• excellent attention to detail and resolves issues as they arise;
• strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;
• ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (US GAAP, SOX);
• ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Interest in improving processes through Technology
• SAP or alternative ERP experience – desirable
• Experience in Multinational environment – desirable

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.