Overview
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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Key roles
The Financial Reporting Analyst will play a pivotal role within the financial reporting and analysis team, with the role being responsible for the accounting and reporting and analysis of the business.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Full ownership of the General Ledgers.
Responsible for the accuracy of all financial data.
Assist the Head of Finance in the supervision and oversight of Accounts Assistant roles.
Review processes and drive efficiencies.
Oversee the Accounts Assistant roles when required.
Manage the preparation and completion of the month-end process.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of the day-to-day key financial reporting outputs.
Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure all revenue and costs are transacted into the Finance system prior to month-end deadlines.
Assist in the timely reconciliations of all company balance sheet accounts.
Support the Head of Finance in meeting the reporting deadlines – CRO / CBI / Revenue.
Profit and loss analysis and journal entries and reviews – BU / Corp Margin Reporting.
Management of intercompany accounts and regular engagement with Group entities.
Assist in the preparation of all returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax, VIES, WHT, 46G etc.).
Liaising with External tax consultants on timely and accurate tax submissions.
Cash-flow projections.
Assistance in the preparation and completion of Statutory Financial statements for annual audit and co-ordination thereafter.
Assist Head of Finance in preparation of annual Budgets/Forecasts.
Assist Head of Finance in all reporting to Group Finance.
Play a leading role in process & system improvements.
Project work and ad hoc tasks as required by management.
Key contact within the audit process - to attend all audit calls and manage the progress.
International banking an advantage.
Ad hoc duties and projects as requested by the business.
Qualifications/skills
Qualified Accountant. (Must Have)
Strong technical knowledge of various accounting standards.
Experience with SAP accounting system preferable but not essential.
Experience working within a busy Finance department.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Good collaborative skills, able to quickly establish effective internal and external working relationships with key people across different services/functions.
Calmness and ability to respond effectively when under pressure e.g., in an emergency.
Ability to meet weekly / monthly deadlines.
Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team.
Sound knowledge of MS Excel and previous experience with financial systems.
Highly numeric with strong attention to detail and process.
Tax knowledge an advantage.
Ability to follow up on unresolved issues in timely and efficient manner.
People person who has the skill set to ensure the ethos of Sedgwick Ireland ‘caring counts’ is embedded within the team.
An individual who adheres to the highest ethical standards, guaranteeing that integrity is the cornerstone of the financial reporting and analysis team.
Personal attributes
High levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
Willingness to operate flexible hours – may be a requirement to work additional hours.
A positive attitude, cooperative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
Capable of working well in a team environment – guide / mentor Accounts Assistants.
Capacity to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Proactive approach.
Willing to commit to our core values.
Willingness to learn and develop.
Benefits of working for Sedgwick in Ireland
Bonus Scheme
Bike to Work Scheme
Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Discounted onsite Gym Membership (Dublin 4)
Discounted onsite Montessori (Dublin 4)
EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
Life Cover
PHI – Permanent Health Insurance
Exams & Professional Membership Fees
Professional and personal development opportunities
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