This is a 6-month contract with a view to extension.

Purpose

Be a key member of The Company’s Controller team based in Dublin.
Manage specified elements of the Global COGS and Inventory month-end & quarter-end reporting for the Rare Disease Unit.
Interact with and learn from both Global Operations and Finance teams.
Develop a core understanding of the company’s inventory management and product flows.
Work closely with the Irish team, Supply chain, and Quality colleagues both locally and globally, determining the appropriate accounting treatments for changes in facts and circumstances in COGS, while adhering to global deadlines.

Responsibilities

Preparing/reviewing inputs to Global Inventory & COGS month-end & quarter-end reporting including the preparation of financial analysis & commentary.
Performing month-end tasks on a timely and accurate basis.
Assessing risks to inventory on a monthly and quarterly basis via liaison with Global Operations Manufacturing colleagues.
Managing output of outsourced provider resources to ensure accurate and complete performance of month-end and quarter-end tasks.
Reviewing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and following up & resolve reconciling items promptly.
Working closely with the Controller team, Global Operations, and FP&A, both locally and globally, determining the appropriate accounting treatments for changes in facts and circumstances for COGS & Inventory, while adhering to global deadlines.
Operating within the required SOX controls framework, completing assigned control procedures, and supporting specified SOX activities; actively supporting global & statutory audit processes.
Managing process for clinical manufacturing, including interacting with relevant stakeholders, to ensure appropriate accounting.
Supporting new product integration across systems, accounting, and reporting as required.
Performing activities with a continuous improvement mindset, raising recommendations for improvement.
Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and queries.

Requirements
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc.)
• Minimum 3 years’ industry/post qualification experience.
• High level of Microsoft Office Excel proficiency.
• Strong numeracy skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.