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Overview
Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) is part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS), a key pillar of Société Générale’s universal banking model. SGSS has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act locally as fund administrator and depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage schemes from UCITS to AIFs including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose vehicles.
Finance Department
The Finance department is responsible for 2 entities in Dublin; SGSS Ireland Ltd and SG Dublin Branch and provides all accounting, banking, intercompany invoicing, internal and regulatory reporting, internal and external auditing and other ad hoc queries from management.
Reporting and Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is responsible for, amongst other things, applying principles of accounting to prepare financial reports, analysing financial information and using appropriate accounting control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
* Prepare monthly closing pack to include monthly financial statements, reconciliation files and variance analysis and commentary.
* Communicate financial reporting information both internally to head office and externally to the central bank before respective deadlines.
* Monitor intercompany invoicing and aged debtors.
* Provide client integration support and coordinate client take‑ons.
* Process timely VAT information and prepare and file tax computation.
* Analyse and review budgets, revenue and expenditure trends, and ensure expenditure control.
* Resolve accounting discrepancies.
* Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems (Dynamics, Management Reporter, Magnitude).
* Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
* Participate in any finance related projects.
* Provide accounting policy orientation for new processes.
* Other duties as assigned.
VIE Eligibility and Application
Due to the VIE eligibility criteria, a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application. It is mandatory to provide a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.
Profile Required
* Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in maths, business or finance.
* Fluent in English with excellent writing skills.
* Excellent Excel skills.
* Excellent numeric and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good communication skills both oral and written.
* Ability to work as part of team or on own initiative to meet deadlines.
* Desire to learn new skills.
* Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Financial Reporting Standards.
* Ability to analyse financial and statistical data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
* Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
* Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule in order to respect deadlines.
* Knowledge of statutory regulations.
VIE Assignment Details
VIE in Dublin is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 24 months. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space.
Benefits and Career
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Various opportunities could be offered to you at the end of your VIE, in France and abroad.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
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