US GL ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

at  Teleflex

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for general ledger related reporting duties for North American entities.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Business Degree or Diploma including Accounting
• Previous Experience in a Shared Service Centre
• SAP user level experience
• Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills with a working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with good time management skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A friendly enthusiastic, professional and welcoming manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees of all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable work ethic.
• Able to work on own initiative and as a team player.
• Good organisational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Good analytical and problem solving ability

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Assist US GL Team members in preparation of US GAAP accounts and month end close
• Posting of key journals in accordance with month end checklist
• Completion of Balance sheet reconciliations in line with Corporate deadlines
• Facilitate preparation of month end reporting packs and supplementary reports
• Preparation of Intercompany reconciliations
• Interaction with the Transaction Processing group in Athlone and North Carolina
• Provide information requested by internal and external auditors
• Ad hoc tasks as required to support Finance Function
• Back up for other colleagues where necessary