Financial Accountant II – ICON Finance Projects (18 months fixed-term)

ICON is seeking a Financial Accountant II – ICON Finance Projects (18 months fixed-term) to join our dynamic finance team and play a pivotal role in our global transformation program. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a project-based environment and can represent General Ledger (GL) Finance in cross-functional project management meetings. You will ensure that finance requirements are embedded into technical and business designs while driving collaboration across multiple stakeholders. 

This job role is Office Hybrid - 60% office-based in Leopardstown, Dublin 18; 40% remote. 

The Role 

• Represent GL Finance in cross-functional project management meetings, ensuring finance requirements are understood and implemented. 

• Act as a key liaison between finance and other business units during transformation initiatives. 

• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including Group Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, and Internal Audit to deliver project plans 

• Support FSCP and US GAAP close processes across the GL finance function 

• Identify, develop & implement opportunities for process improvement across finance function to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

• Drive standardization and automation of finance processes, embedding best practices across the organization. 

• Lead and support initiatives to integrate and standardize financial systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accurate reporting. 

• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT), troubleshoot integration issues, and deliver training and ongoing support to end users. 

• Maintain a proactive, detail-oriented approach, consistently focused on process improvement, organization, and thorough execution. 

• Ensure all processes adhere to SOX compliance standards. 

• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc financial analysis. 

• Drive project timelines, manage stakeholders, and contribute to successful delivery of finance-related transformation projects. 

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have: 

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). 

• 1–2 years PQE with strong accounts preparation experience. 

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP processes. 

• Proven ability to work in a project-based environment; project management experience or exposure is highly desirable. 

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle Financials is a plus. 

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. 

• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines. 

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, adapting to diverse working environments. 

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