Senior Financial Accountant

Our client, a well-established and globally recognised organisation within the manufacturing space, is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their international finance team based in Shannon. This is a key role offering broad exposure across financial reporting and compliance within a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review management accounts
• Lead month-end close processes, including consolidated management accounts and supporting schedules
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and act as key liaison with global finance teams
• Take ownership of audit processes (group and entity level), working closely with internal and external auditors
• Prepare audit files and support corporation tax computations
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements including sales tax, payroll and corporate taxes
• Support preparation and submission of indirect tax returns
• Oversee Accounts Receivable function, including credit control, cash application and bad debt review
• Maintain AR master data and ensure strong collaboration with regional sales teams
• Review revenue accounting and perform monthly revenue-to-forecast analysis
• Manage FX rate reporting and related financial adjustments
• Drive process improvements and contribute to finance-related projects

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Irish and US GAAP
• Experience with financial systems (ERP experience advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency
• Proven experience in group reporting and consolidations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in process improvement and project work is desirable

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a global organisation with strong market presence
• Broad, high-impact role within an international finance function
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package