US GL FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

at  Teleflex

POSITION SUMMARY

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

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Ability to manage multiple programs and projects effectively and efficiently
• Both builder or designer experiences advantageous

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

• Assist in preparation of US GAAP accounts and month end close
• Completion and review of Balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure the presentation to corporate of financial data on a timely and accurate basis.
• Supporting the preparation of forecasts and annual plans.
• Preparation of detailed Cost Centre analysis
• Collaboration with the Transaction Processing group in Athlone
• Ensure the integrity and SOX compliance of financial, administrative and legal controls in accordance with corporate policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and fiscal requirements
• Prepare the information requested by internal and external auditors
• Ensuring the integrity of internal financial controls
• Ad hoc tasks as required to support Finance Function
• Back up for other colleagues where necessary
• Participate in mentoring programme within team