Financial Accountant II

Job Title: Financial Accountant II

Location: Leopardstown, Dubbin 18

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Financial Accountant II to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location.

The Role:

As a Financial Accountant, you will ensure timely and accurate financial information is produced in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives while ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Information for two or more European entities including Management Accounts
• Manage full Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Calculation of Cost-plus revenue
• Ensuring entities are compliant with local statutory requirements, i.e. VAT returns, Statutory Financial Statements, CT returns and all other filings are completed and filed in accordance with local legislation & timelines
• Liaising with local financial advisors to ensure efficient information flows to ensure local accounts are accurate
• Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant
• Assisting Tax Manager with tax issues across range of European entities
• Weekly cash-flow monitoring and reporting
• Liaising with and assisting external auditors - at both group and local levels
• Monthly and annual assistance with forecast and budget preparation
• Assisting Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements

What you need:

• 1-2 years PQE ACA/CIMA/ACCA with good accounts preparation experience
• Big 4 trained preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Good Systems experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Work as part of a team