FAAS - Senior (Revenue Accounting)

The Grant Thornton FAAS department is a specialist team who primarily service complex large scale and Multinational Companies (MNCs), focusing on being a centralised point of contact for their global requirements. Our experienced and multicultural teams are experts in areas of Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS) and Audit and Accounting Advisory (AAA) – both operating through our Centre of Excellence in Ireland, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Global Payroll Solutions (GPS) and Flexible People Solutions.

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. This role will suit an ambitious motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved with helping the team and thrives in a varied role working across different clients. It involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton but also with key people from our multinational client base.

Main responsibilities

• Working with clients to prepare and reviews complex contract in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP to identify language that may require non-standard accounting treatment.
• Working with clients to optimize revenue accounting procedures, including preparation and review of journals for financial statements; Contributes to process-improvement efforts by collecting and reviewing team feedback and incorporating industry best practices.
• Conversion from Group to Local GAAP;
• Building strong relationships with client representatives;
• Promoting FAAS both internally and externally.

Individual’s experience, skills and attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 1 - 2 years’ experience in a role which can demonstrate the experience required to achieve the above responsibilities, either in a professional services or industry environment.
• A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively.
• Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.
• Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS and US GAAP);
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others.

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