About the job

Introduction to the positionOur client is a rapidly growing FMCG business with international operations and an ambitious expansion strategy. As the company continues to scale, it is strengthening its finance function and transitioning from an outsourced accounting model to a more established in-house team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team at an important stage of its development. The successful candidate will take ownership of key accounting activities across inventory, cost accounting, revenue and reconciliations, while also playing an important role in the ongoing implementation of NetSuite and wider finance process improvements.

You will work closely with the Head of Accounting and wider finance team, helping to ensure an efficient month-end close and providing greater capacity for the Head of Accounting to focus on broader financial leadership and strategic priorities.

• Your ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of a range of mid-level accounting activities across the business
• Support the preparation and completion of the monthly financial close, working towards a five-business-day close
• Manage and oversee inventory accounting and related reconciliations
• Support cost accounting and ensure accurate calculation and reporting of cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Take responsibility for revenue accounting and reconciliation activities
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify discrepancies and investigate accounting issues, ensuring they are resolved accurately and efficiently
• Support the transition away from outsourced bookkeeping and bring additional accounting activities in-house
• Work closely with external accounting partners and internal stakeholders
• Play an active role in the implementation of NetSuite and help ensure accurate accounting processes within the new ERP system
• Contribute to finance process improvements, automation and the development of scalable accounting procedures
• Provide hands-on support across the finance function as the business continues to grow internationally
• Help improve the accuracy, efficiency and control of the company's accounting operations

• Desired QualificationsStrong experience in a Senior Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position
• Experience working within an FMCG, retail, e-commerce, consumer goods or inventory-led environment would be highly beneficial
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting and COGS
• Experience with revenue accounting and reconciliations
• Strong month-end close experience and an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience working with an ERP system; NetSuite experience would be advantageous
• Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced and changing business environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Able to take ownership of responsibilities while working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with an interest in improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating in an international environment with multiple entities and markets

Apply online/via LinkedIn or email your CV to oliver@systemsaccountants.com

For more information on this and related ERP, HCM and Digital Finance career opportunities, or to understand how we can support you, please contact Oliver Steele at SystemsAccountants: oliver@systemsaccountants.com

The salary range for this position is €60,000 – €75,000. My client may be open to slightly higher salary expectations based on the candidate's experience.