Financial Controller – Spanish Speaking Full Time Permanent

***LOCATION: CORK, Ireland (MULTINATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, funded relocation)

***EU/UK Passport or Stamp 4 Visa required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a natural “go-to” person for the GA team to learn from & accordingly provide support to the GA Manager by assuming front line technical GA queries from the team & Affiliates.
• Supporting Iberia Hub CFO for delivering accurate, robust and timely Financial Statements for the Iberia Hub (mainly Spain), validated through regular internal and external audits.
• Responsible for the Governance of the journal voucher review, account reconciliation review, and inter-company processes.
• Responsible for the monthly US GAAP trial balance review process.
• Maintain strong processes to support a robust review and deep understanding of monthly Trial Balances.
• Expense Compliance Review – lead the monthly audit and follow-up process.
• Responsible for SOx compliance & coordination with CAS team.
• Responsible for monthly review for activities to ensure a robust review of monthly Trial Balance.
• Support the monthly PO accrual review process ensuring accurate cost estimates are maintained by coaching and engaging with team members involved in the process.
• Build a strong working relationship with Hub CFO & Affiliate staff members to support the achievement of the above responsibilities.
• Partner with a local affiliate on local statutory requirements and reporting/tax matters; acting as advisor/subject matter expert on complex US GAAP accounting treatments and corporate policy/procedures interpretation, leveraging expertise from Corporate Centre (US) as appropriate.
• Attending regular meetings with GA, S2P, and O2C teams, supporting them, and leading follows up if needed.
• Lead the local GA and Tax team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Accountant
• 3-5 years post-qualified experience
• US GAAP accounting standards knowledge
• Native Spanish speaker
• Finance management experience gained in a Multinational Company
• SAP & Excel Systems Experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands.