Accounts Assistant

at  Project Delivery Partners

Position: Accounts Assistant
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Location: Cork Office
Type: Permanent
Salary: (DOE)
Company Information:
Project Delivery Partners (PDP) is a specialized project delivery consulting company delivering strong project management and technical expertise across 3 continents with particular focus on servicing some of the worlds largest Pharma companies.
Working alongside offices and operations in North America, Switzerland and Singapore, the Finance team will from its Cork Office support the Groups growing activities.
You will be expected to already have the skills and experience to deliver across most or all of the role requirements though will be working directly with an experienced Financial Controller and management accountant who will support you and give necessary training for the role.
PDP currently utilises cloud-based solutions such as Xero accounting software and Dropbox (for all shared files) which provide efficient tooling to the business. The company is still young (just over 6 years since formation), but has been very successful to date and has ambitious plans for growth. As such, you must be comfortable in this environment and culture and willing to contribute as a team player.
Job Description:

Responsibilities and tasks of the role includes but are not limited to:

• Management of Intercompany invoicing globally
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions across the group including intra group invoicing ensuring transfer pricing compliance
• Management of Intercompany payments (including group AR & AP)
• Preparation and assisting monthly management accounts at regional level
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow management & forecasting
• Assisting in regional cashflow workings and budget forecasts
• Assist with OP EX monthly expense review, including budget vs actual reporting at regional and global level.
• Variance analysis and commentary, with recommendations on efficiencies to management
• Collaborate with Finance Team to ensure all group reporting deadlines are met
• Support payroll administration globally and payroll related activities
• Oversee all accounting and compliance processes end to such as creditor and debtor management, completion of VAT, Payroll, returns
• Assisting in preparation of VAT / Sales tax and government returns
• Bookkeeping and general ledger management across all the group entities including bank reconciliations
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in addressing and any other ad hoc queries

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in accounts reconciliation and financial analysis required
• Experience of Intercompany accounting would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience within a busy finance department with minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Experience of mainstream accounts package such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50, or similar.
• Possess a keen eye for detail with a high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Independent and takes own initiative
• A structured and organised person
  Disclaimer:
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

• Management of Intercompany invoicing globally
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions across the group including intra group invoicing ensuring transfer pricing compliance
• Management of Intercompany payments (including group AR & AP)
• Preparation and assisting monthly management accounts at regional level
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow management & forecasting
• Assisting in regional cashflow workings and budget forecasts
• Assist with OP EX monthly expense review, including budget vs actual reporting at regional and global level.
• Variance analysis and commentary, with recommendations on efficiencies to management
• Collaborate with Finance Team to ensure all group reporting deadlines are met
• Support payroll administration globally and payroll related activities
• Oversee all accounting and compliance processes end to such as creditor and debtor management, completion of VAT, Payroll, returns
• Assisting in preparation of VAT / Sales tax and government returns
• Bookkeeping and general ledger management across all the group entities including bank reconciliations
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders in addressing and any other ad hoc querie