Statutory COE Accountant

From an operational perspective, the Statutory Reporting Centre of Excellence has a number of accounting responsibilities. In particular, the group is responsible for end to end Local GAAP reporting activities, as well as a number of US GAAP related activities. 

The Statutory CoE Accountant is an important member of a team primarily focused on the on-time and accurate completion of financial statements, audit delivery, statistical reporting and key GBS deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities 

•             Prepare statutory financial statements in line with local requirements

•             Prepare audit deliverables for KPMG GBS, KPMG Market and Internal Audit

•             Work with KPMG to ensure timely & satisfactory completion of audits under Local GAAP

•             Maintain Local GAAP ledgers ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner

•             Prepare US GAAP quarterly controls, including post submissions analytics

•             Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in market finance and GBS.

•             Act as a first point of contact for key stakeholders, both internally and with external parties such as KPMG  

•             Support implementation of new business technology and reporting tools around financial statement preparation

•             Contribute to team effort and assist other colleagues as needed 

•             Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on local accounting issues arising

•             Ensure adherence to controls and a robust controls culture

•             Identify opportunities for process continuous improvement and implement solutions

•             Support departmental, ad hoc and other projects as required

Education, Skills and Experience

•             University Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

•             Qualified Accountant or equivalent 

•             Fluent English speaker

•             Knowledge and practical experience of Local and US GAAPs preferred

•             Minimum 3+ years of related accounting experience required

•             Experience in a shared services/multinational environment preferred

•             Strong accounting, interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills a prerequisite

•             Ability to work independently, under pressure and handle conflicting priorities 

•             SAP experience preferred

•             Proficiency in PC skills (inc. Word and Excel)

Organisational relationships

Internal GBS:

•             Audit Coordination Team

•             Invoice to Pay Team

•             Order to Cash Team

•             Fixed Assets COE

•             Intercompany COE

•             Inventory COE

•             Treasury COE

•             Cash Management COE

•             Tax Team

•             Global Accounting Team

External GBS:

•             Market Finance

•             External and Internal Auditors

•             Controllers

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Additional Information 

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

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How to apply 

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Disability Inclusion

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