Our client, a leader in the Pharmaceutical Industry is seeking an Operations Accountant to join their Sligo Facility | 12 month FTC Purpose: Responsible for all of the Financial affairs of the Plant. Primary objective is to plan, control, administer, interpret and report the financial affairs, both to management at local level and division. Preparation of Monthly Financial and Management Accounts to strict deadlines. Preparation of Annual Plan and Updates and revisions to same. Control Capital Expenditure. Forecast and reporting on project expenditure. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to including Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Provide Support to Manufacturing Facility. Responsibilities: Ensure that monthly accounts are completed and reviewed within a pre-determined schedule. Update and evaluation of Project Management System. Preparation of all plans/updates and LBE's for review by Plant Finance Manager and Site Director. Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Review and Maintenance of all Requests for Capital Expenditure. Evaluate and record all cost improvement programs. Ensure monthly accounts comply with all policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Provide Support to the Manufacturing Facility, participation in weekly meetings, and awareness of safety. Project Evaluation involves the continuous update and review of projects so as to assist the Site Director and Plant Controller in accurate decision-making. Variance Analysis Monthly Management accounts must be reviewed, to identify any deviations from Plan or Update thereby enabling corrective action to be taken if necessary. Technical Activities Provide advice and information to all employees on accounting issues. Working with the Plant to ensure plans, updates and LBEs are achieved. Project Management - ensure projects are running in line with expectations. Adheres to and supports all EHS standards, procedures and policies. Supervision Received Individuals will be self-motivated and work with a high level of autonomy. This role reports to the Plant Finance Manager. Goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year. Supervision Provided This position does not have any direct reports. This position has Contacts with all levels of management in the Plant and within AbbVie. Contact with external auditors, U.S. finance personnel. May provide cross training and guidance to new department members. Qualifications: Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or ACMA Job/Technical Skills A minimum of 3 years experience in a financial/accounting position. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Emma Daly Skills: ACCA ACMA Forecasting