Financial Accountant | Permanent | Dublin 2

A great opportunity to become a member of our client's financial reporting team that is made up of 20 financial professionals, with responsibility for the smooth operation of the day to day accounting tasks including monthly management accounting and preparation of statutory financial statements Key Responsibilities / Duties: Preparation of monthly management accounts to set deadlines, including detailed analytical review of the balance sheets and P&Ls Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations ensuring any reconciling items/errors are identified and resolved as quickly as possible Monthly management reporting to local management and to group within set deadlines and prompt response to any accounting queries from stakeholders Partner with auditors on timeframes, progress and audit queries including corporate, statutory and SOX audits Annual & Interim Regulatory reporting to the CBI and quarterly reporting to CSSF Preparation and filing of VAT returns in line with revenue guidelines and corporate tax reporting to group on a monthly basis Maintain effective levels of service and communication for local stakeholders, including finance staff and local management Actively contribute to team meetings, by suggesting improvements and amending processes to improve efficiency, where appropriate Engage with non-Finance colleagues on a cross functional basis to support ad hoc local, European and Global initiatives Participate in projects and initiatives to optimise and streamline processes and deliver efficiencies for reporting Work Experience / Knowledge: Extensive month end accounts preparation experience Preferably from a practice background with multinational Financial Services experience in a corporate accounting environment Knowledge of Oracle R12 would be a key advantage Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS Excellent working knowledge of Excel (LOOKUPS, pivot tables) and MS Word Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required: Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who flourishes in a team environment A team player with an assertive personality; willing to contribute constructively to the development of the overall finance function A problem solver, with proven ability to implement change, and explore further opportunities for improvement Self-starter who can work on their own initiative Attention to detail and organisation is vital Ability to manage multiple deadlines Formal Education: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) preferably with 2 years post qualified experience in practice and/or the Financial Services industry If you are interested in making this position yours, please contact Conor Brick on 01 676 0505, click apply below Voted Best in Practice Accounting & Finance 2017, 2015, 2013 & 2012, Quest is a team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters dedicated to recruiting Financial Services Professionals. Our reputation for consistent delivery and extensive industry knowledge is second to none. We continue to look to the future; striving to improve continuously on our quality of service and passion for delivery.