Group Financial Accountant

ICON is recruiting for a qualified Group Financial Accountant, on a Permanent hybrid working basis, to join our thriving & growing Group Finance team, based in our Leopardstown HQ in Dublin.

This opportunity in the Group Finance team, will be responsible for our external reporting to the market, will play a key role in the monthly consolidation process, quarterly and annual filings, and has an on-going role in supporting the wider finance teams in ensuring preparation and appropriate review of accounting standard updates, accounting for once-off transactions and working with legal, co sec, taxation, treasury, commercial finance and other cross functional teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant with experience in US GAAP, IFRS, SOX and PCAOB requirements, to gain responsibilities in a range of Financial Reporting and Business Partnering driven activities, become commercially focused and be a key player within the Finance activities or the global organization.

The Group Financial Accountant, will be responsible for:

• Monthly and quarterly preparation of the consolidated group numbers.

• Provide supporting analysis with the monthly and quarterly consolidated numbers which accurately depict financial performance of the group.

• Supporting the acquisition completion and integration activities of the large transformative acquisition recently completed by ICON.

• Responsible for specific corporate holding and investment entities within the Group, and will be charged with keeping high quality financial control over those entities.

• Support the Group’s SOX and PCAOB preparedness through the completion and documentation of monthly/quarterly financial controls over their responsible areas.

• Foster close working relationship within the Corporate Reporting Team and other group teams (general ledger finance, finance business partners, taxation, treasury and legal teams) in identifying, analyzing and communicating accounting issues from new transactions or other activities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes & systems for both financial and statutory reporting.

• The individual is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

Skills & Qualifications to be considered for the Group Financial Accountant role:

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA.

• Proven experience of preparing management accounts for a large organization.

• Group/Consolidation experience

• Proven ability to take responsibility and work to strict reporting and operational deadlines.

• A high degree of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skill.

​Benefits of working in ICON as a Group Financial Accountant:

• Hybrid working as well as flexible working hours.

• Competitive bonus & pay review scheme.

• Plenty of career development up the ladder, as well as multiple career routes laterally.

• The opportunity to be part of an exciting & growing global business.

• Free state of the art gym is available for use on site, along with free parking.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.