Overview
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Westport, IE
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 15-Jul-2025
Relocation Support: No
Role Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact between the outsourced AP/AR transactional processing team. This will include, but is not limited to:
o Supporting the credit control process and cash allocation;
o Ensure supplier invoice processing and payments happen in a timely manner.
* Complete accountability of the preparation of key financial processes, in line with stringent deadlines set out by Global SW finance function:
o Accruals and Prepayments;
o Journals preparation and postings;
o Update and maintain inventory records;
o Update and maintain fixed asset records;
o Monthly account reconciliations
* Preparation of reports including sales and production volumes
* Assist in the accurate and timely preparation of financial information including tax returns and Government Statistics
* Assist in the preparation of weekly payroll and monthly payroll and any other related activities
* Ensure that internal controls are complete, robust, and effective in order to safeguard company assets.
* Support the finance function during times of team members’ absence (e.g., annual leave).
* To be a willing and flexible team member ready to take on new and expanding tasks as appropriate.
Note: This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and SW would expect you to carry out any other reasonable duty which you are capable of being trained in or performing.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
* Experience in a similar role
* Good understanding of internal controls
* Proven ability to produce good quality work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Superior attention to detail
* Confident user of Microsoft Office packages
* Numerical and verbal reasoning skills at Junior Management norm
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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