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Principal Accountabilities
To work within the Accounting team working to deliver the necessary accounting and reporting requirements expected within a large complex organisation. The role will be involved in General Ledger controlling and reporting, compliance, tax, statutory and multiple general accounting and reporting activities, along with a range of other financial reconciliation and control tasks as required within the team.
All tasks to be carried out in a Total Quality manner, consistent with the Company culture.
The job role would include as a guide the following items:
Control and manage the accuracy of the General Ledger for Arrow Ireland
Complete all relevant month-end financial close procedures including necessary accruals and prepayments activities.
Prepare and be responsible for all necessary internal reporting required within Europe and to US head office.
Cash Forecasting, Hedging and Revaluation.
Statutory accounting and corporation tax work
Statutory/Corporate reconciliations and European consolidation
Control VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List Reporting, submission of Vat Returns, and related compliance.
Support and be involved with all audit work.
Manage the fixed asset register and all relevant accounting, liaising with the accounts payable clerks and other business areas where required.
Prepare any necessary variance analysis for all of the above.
Support other accountants within the team on a variety of tasks in order to meet the total needs of the finance department.
Involvement in developing new/efficient processes/procedures within the accounting team.
Provide support and assistance to the Finance Manager on projects and ad-hoc tasks.
Key Interfaces
Interface with another finance department, other Arrow companies, Europe and Corporate headquarters and all necessary external parties such as Auditors and Tax Advisors.
Measurable Performance Standards
Accuracy of work
Meeting deadlines
Deliver and maintain suitable and efficient solutions.
Team working within the accounting team and wider finance departments.
What are we looking for?
Key Skills
Good knowledge of accounting, preferably part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA)
High-level usage of Excel and data manipulation
Dedication and commitment to achieve results and deadlines.
Oracle or Microsoft AX knowledge/experience an advantage.
Critical Competencies
Sound knowledge of general accounting and reporting processes
Effective resolution of complex reporting requirements
Highly numerate and methodical
Maintain efficient control under pressure to meet deadlines
Good communication skills
Time management and prioritization skills
Experience
Range of Accounting Work
Strong Excel, Finance system and data manipulation skills
Management information systems
Recognised part or full accountancy qualification
Team working within the accounting team and wider finance departments.
What is in it for you?
· Hybrid model - 2 - 3 days in the office
· Extra benefits, including life insurance and pension scheme
· Annual leave of 25 days
· Reliable & trusting work environment
· Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
· Professional and personal development
Arrow is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.