Financial Accountant

at  Ardagh Group

The primary purpose of this role is to support the delivery of both internal and external reporting deliverables. This is an important role in the Group Finance function and works closely with other Group Financial Accountants, Divisional Finance Managers, Group Treasury and Group Tax.
The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:
Actively participate in the monthly close process, working closely with divisional and country finance and other group functions
Contribute significantly to the preparation of internal reporting deliverables namely: Flash reporting, Executive Committee pack, Management accounts, Budgeting and supporting analysis
Perform and present analysis on month end reported numbers of the Group
Provision of support and analysis both in advance of and during the quarter end and year end external reporting processes
Participate in the preparation of quarterly bond reports, Annual Reports
Prepare technical accounting papers
Build and maintain strong working relationships with other Group Functions (National Finance, Tax, Treasury), as well as divisional and country finance teams to ensure that consolidated financial information is provided on a timely basis and to the highest possible standard
Take ownership of additional ad hoc projects to support the Group Finance function
Assist with audit queries at quarter ends, dealing directly the audit team on assigned areas

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

A professional financial qualification (ACA, ACCA)
Experience in a Close Process within a multi-national Group Function preferable
Exposure to a multi-currency consolidation beneficial
Exposure to an annual Budgeting process beneficial
Strong understanding of reporting systems is preferable (HFM & SAP).
Good understanding of technical accounting issues
Highly motivated with excellent initiative, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment manage workload efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Shows initiative, self-motivation and the ability to drive projects to completion
Detail oriented, flexible with can do attitude.
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About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with sales of approximately $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Our modern Dublin office is located in the Central Business Park in Sandyford. Our Dublin team has almost one hundred employees working in finance, IT, procurement, and HR.
Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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