Central GL Process Controller

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Kerry Business Services (KBS) ensures that the business financial processes are efficient and consistent through handling incoming and outgoing invoices for the sites. The teams work with site colleagues and vendors and consists of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, HR Operations and Payroll.

The KBS teams based in our Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare manage general ledger and Consolidation activities for all of Europe. It is an expanding and evolving team which encourages continuous improvement and people development. The team is responsible for completing an efficient and compliant end to end RTR cycle for all stakeholders within Europe.

The Role:

• Manage the preparation of the monthly management accounts (SAP & Hyperion system), including analysis of accounts, journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations and other month end processing
• Support SAP Kerryconnect roll-out - significant level of project work to support integration of new sites onto the central supply chain company, and GL reporting centre
• Support in the improvement of processes and practices across company
• Work with AR/AP shared service centre to obtain comfort around balance sheet items in their control
• Post cross regional statutory accounting journals, working closely with tax team
• Perform detailed monthly margin reconciliations
• Work closely with other EMEA sites to aid clean month end close on key balances
• Assist with interim and year end audit, including preparation of year end audit file, liaising with audit team and preparation of year end group reporting
• Assist all company stakeholders with any technical queries which may arise
• Assist in the reporting of Projections/Budgets.

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• 2-3 years PQE experience in industry is an advantage
• GL SAP experience is highly desirable
• Strong technical accounting skills with high level of attention to detail
• Experience working with various accounting standards a plus
• Strong analytical skills- ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Available for business travel when required by project implementations.

Candidates must hold an EU passport

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