We are recruiting an experienced Corporate Senior Accountant to join our team based in Galway, Ireland. You will report to the Corporate Senior Finance Director (CSFD), and be a senior member of the Corporate Group Controllership team within the Planet Group.

You will be responsible for all aspects of Financial Accounting relating to a material company within the Planet Group. It is essential that you provide consistent high-level service in line with company policies and procedures reflecting our corporate values and behaviours.

What you will do

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Preparation of monthly accounts for a material company within the Planet Group in line with month-end reporting deadlines.
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Preparation of the year-end financial statements for this company, ensuring compliance of financial information (for tax and statutory purposes) with local GAAPs and IFRS.
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Working with other senior finance team members in the delivery of the Group's centralised financial accounting and control function.
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Coordinate monthly closing process, review of key areas, prepare opex commentary for submission to Group Finance.
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Reconciliation of all balance sheet items and preparation of monthly files.
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Responsible for accounting for all fixed assets, accruals and prepayments.
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Responsibility for the preparation and filing of VAT returns.
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Responsibility for the calculation of the Transfer Pricing invoices to other Planet Group Companies.
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Processing of invoices (incoming and outgoing), involves ensuring correct approvals are obtained for all expenditure and that invoices and VAT elements are recorded correctly in the accounts.
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Responsible for accounting for all bank activity and performing monthly bank reconciliations.
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Authorise payments to ensure they are valid and accurate.
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Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
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Managing 3rd Party relationships effectively.
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Assist the CSFD and the senior finance team with ad hoc group finance projects and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
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Cooperate with other departments (e.g. Admin and Sales) to ensure the processes are aligned.
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Assisting with the Group's intercompany and Transfer Pricing processes.

Who you are

Knowledge & Experience

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Qualified Accountant (0-3 years experience)
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Proficient computer skills; experience with Workday a plus
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Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
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Ability to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis
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In-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
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Ability to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting all internal deadlines
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Excellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, which are a key requirement and may be tested at the interview stage
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Proven team working skills

Key Competencies

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Willing and capable to take on responsibility. Must be able to make decisions
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Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and quickly build positive working relationships
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Proven initiative and common sense
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Excellent time management skills
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Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
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Ability to self-motivate and self-prioritize with minimal supervision
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Ability to work with accounting and finance management in a team environment

Your skills and our Values

We search for better - We celebrate differences- We go beyond expectations- We grow together

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