The Senior Accountant, Statutory Financial Reporting will play a pivotal role in the preparation of statutory financial statements for our European operations and actively participate in various accounting projects to drive operational efficiencies. This position requires a strong background in financial reporting and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Financial Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely statutory financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

  • Balance Sheet Governance and BPO engagement in preparation for financial statements

  • Ensure financial statements are in accordance with company policies and procedures

  • Liaise with local country advisors to ensure accurate application of local GAAP

  • Liaise with Jazz Corporate Group Accounting team

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to gather necessary information for financial reporting

  • Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors during the audit of statutory financial statements

  • Ensure timely and accurate provision of requested information to auditors

  • Maintain organized and thorough documentation supporting financial statements and accounting processes

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in the preparation of financial statements and implement best practices

• Accounting Projects

  • Proactively engage in accounting projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes

  • Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial reporting and accounting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards

• Prior BPO management experience

• Prior audit management experience

• Continuous process improvement track record

• Enthusiastic, positive professional attitude with integrity and reliability

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Able to analyze information and present it in a format that is easily understood by the audience

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Bachelor or master's degree in Finance or Accounting, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) preferred, with at least 7 years post-qualification experience

• More than 3 years of experience with statutory financial statements

• Knowledge of the following systems an advantage: SAP S/4HANA, Blackline, Oracle, Workiva

• Solid knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and financial reporting. Knowledge of local EU GAAP an advantage

• Data and Reporting expertise an advantage

• Prior experience with European Statutory Reporting an advantage

• Knowledge of XRBL tagging an advantage