Statutory Accountant-Part Qualified

Job description

Job Title: Statutory Accountant-Part Qualified

Level: 10 - Analyst

Location: Dublin

Job description:

Statutory Analyst

UK&I Statutory Finance and Accounting team

6 month contract

Responsibilities

· Involved in the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for the UK and Ireland entities in line with filing deadlines
· Preparation of supporting schedules and working papers for the annual Statutory Audit
· Drafting of accounting treatment memorandums
· Preparation of reconciliations between the UKI statutory and US GAAP Ledgers
· Liaising with auditors, answering queries and providing data as required
· Review and analysis of the Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet
· Ensure integrity and completeness of financial records
· Perform internal controls in compliance with Sarbox/SAO
· Involved in the accounting for acquisitions and liquidations
· Provide accounting support to the Team Lead/Manager including responses to ad hoc requests
· Meet key reporting deadlines
· Ability to multi-task and provide cross team support as required
· Participate in continuous quality improvement projects
· Provide reporting to management on issues, statistics, metrics and projects
· Other ad hoc duties as required

Skills

· Knowledge of Accounting Principles
· Analytical and computer skills preferably MS Office (Excel, Word)
· Communication and interpersonal skills
· Positive attitude and flexibility
· Customer focused
· Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standards
· Strong team working skills
· Prior experience of SAP an advantage
· Fluency in English is required

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications/Experience

·  Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent qualification would be preferable
·  Min. 2+ years' experience in an accounting environment, preferably in a practice environment
·  Undertaking professional examinations

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions—underpinned by the world's largest delivery network—Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 373,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Please note that Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.