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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
Brief Description:
The Senior Financial Accountant will be a member of the Accounting operations team within the Finance Department which is responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, key management information, financial analysis etc.
Key focus areas for the role will be:
- Assisting in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts (including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash flow statement and analysis) to tight deadlines.
- Assist in preparation of annual and quarterly financial accounts in accordance with US GAAP and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Assist in providing key management information to a high standard and perform financial analysis with meaningful insights as required.
- Support local accounting requirements as necessary
Essential Functions
- Maintain general ledger and preparation of trial balance.
- Preparation of bank reconciliations and liaison with Treasury
- Provide assistance to the accounts payable team to ensure the smooth processing, coding and payment of invoices.
- Maintain proper and accurate books of accounts including as appropriate Revenue Recognition, Fixed Asset Management, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, payroll and all other records required to comply with Irish and US GAAP.
- Disposition of reconciling items arising from account reconciliations.
- Assist in prepare monthly analyses including flux analysis and foreign exchange analysis
- Assist with annual statutory audit and preparation of statutory accounts
- Liaise with internal and external auditors as appropriate.
- Work individually and as part of a team to generate efficiency in the IT systems, utilising the ERP and consolidation systems to their full potential
- Maintain appropriate SOX process and control documentation, ensuring the proper design and execution of internal controls and assists in the coordination of SOX control
- Preparation of general ledger metrics and key performance indicators
- Other ad hoc duties/projects as may arise
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Big 4 experiences and pharmaceutical experience an advantage
- Experience of accounting software packages, in particular SAP S4 Hana, an advantage
- Experience of and competence in using MS Office, in particular Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience of operating in a multinational environment desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English is required
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and ACA/ACCA qualification a must, with minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience, preferably in dynamic international organisations
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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