ABOUT OUR GROUP:

Seagate is a leading provider of data storage technology and infrastructure solutions, helping people and businesses maximize the value of data. The Springtown location plays an integral role in the manufacturing process of the group. The Global Accounting team partners with the wider finance team and other organizations to support Seagate globally. The successful candidate will play a key role in this growing team, supporting the inventory costing and warranty functions and collaborating with colleagues globally.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or similar), with significant experience within a busy multinational organization or other busy finance environment.
• High level of knowledge of key business tools, for example MS Office.
• Experience in inventory or warranty accounting is strongly preferred.
• Experience of operating within a SOX control environment is preferred but not essential.

SPRINGTOWN, DERRY / LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.
Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.
Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.
Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!
Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

ABOUT THE ROLE - YOU WILL:

• Play a key role in the product costing accounting function within the global technical accounting team, supporting the accounting for product warranty and inventory globally.
• Help to improve business processes in these areas, by taking ownership of the reporting and budgeting cycles and identifying process improvements where necessary.
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Complete management reporting, including reporting to senior leadership.
• Adhere to tight reporting deadlines.
• Prepare SOX control documentation for controls over warranty and inventory.
• Ad hoc projects as required.
• Any other duties in line with team responsibilities.

THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SET BY THE HOME OFFICE FOR SPONSORSHIP ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA AS SUCH SPONSORSHIP OF THIS VISA CANNOT BE OFFERED.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
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You value integrity, quality, innovation, diversity, and inclusion. You are a curious listener and a keen learner. You are confident and humble. You work well alone or in a team. You’re self-starter with a strong work ethic. You take ownership and follow through on your commitments. You bring integrity to everything you do, acting with honesty, courage, and professionalism. You can analyse issues, identify root causes, and suggest effective solutions.

• Self-starter, confident with working independently as well as working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organized and accurate.
• Confident in suggesting process improvements and opportunities for innovation.
• Very good oral and written communication skills