Global Compliance and Reporting Senior with French, Spanish or German GAAP experience

Location Dublin City
Discipline: Finance & Accounting
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: niallgarland@godfreynorth.com
Job ref: J107
Published: 8 months ago
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023 23:59
Startdate: 15/03/2023

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We have partnered with one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms for the unique position of Global Compliance and Reporting Senior with either Spanish, German or French.

The role:

The role involves working closely with Managers and other senior personnel internally, but also with key finance people in both publicly listed companies and multinational environments.

This is a cross sector offering and therefore, the candidate can have experience working in either a corporate or a practice environment.

Main responsibilities:

  • delivery of international compliance projects, with a particular focus on Spanish, German or French accounting and tax projects;

  • proficient accountant, specialised in Spanish, German or French GAAP, responsible for converting trial balances in US GAAP/IFRS into Spanish, German or French GAAP and for preparing Spanish, German or French GAAP compliant financial statements;

  • preparation of financial statements in other GAAP in addition to Spanish, German or French, carrying self-review to ensure quality of work;

  • develop and deliver country specific technical accounting papers and training material for both clients and other team members;

  • maintain current knowledge of international accounting and tax developments and regulations, with a focus on Spanish, German or French GAAP;

  • build on international relationships through working with companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;

  • ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe;

  • demonstrate ability to work within a team, with a positive and proactive attitude;

  • responsible for development and mentoring of more junior staff;

  • assist in maintaining key client relationships locally and internationally.

Skills and attributes:

  • newly qualified Spanish, German or French GAAP accountant or ACA/ACCA newly qualified accountant, with a strong knowledge of Spanish, German or French GAAP;

  • experience in a top 20 practice;

  • strong communicator and fluent Spanish, German or French speaker – other European languages a benefit but not essential;

  • working knowledge of ONESOURCE for accounts preparation is desirable;

  • previous experience of working with multinationals (‘MNC’s’) an advantage but not a requirement, this could be in an industry or practice setting;

  • ability to work within tight deadlines and meet all statutory filing deadlines;

  • commercial/business awareness;

  • self-motivated individual with a growth mindset; and a passion for client service