Marsh McLennan
Job title:
Financial Accountant
Company
Marsh McLennan
Job description
Company: Mercer
Description:
What you can expect:
The senior financial accountant will report to the Mercer Ireland Head of Finance within the MMC Controllership team in Ireland. The role is mainly focussed on Mercer’s pension, health and career administration and consulting business segment and will be responsible for preparing financial information to ensure that the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements are met. The successful candidate should have a proactive, flexible and ‘can do’ style of working and a high level of attention to detail.
What you will be rewarded with:
Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Discretionary Company Bonus
- Up to 12% company pension contribution
- Full healthcare cover
- Study Support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellness Programme/Sports & Social clubs
- Paid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave days
- Travel ticket/bike to work/dental are optional
- Subsidised canteen
- Hybrid work environment
We will rely on you to:
- Complete the monthly and annual statutory financial statements and quarterly Board finance packs.
- Monitor the month end close process and liaise with the Offshore GL teams as required to ensure month end timetable is adhered to.
- Review of income and expenses and provide commentary on material variances as required.
- Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations and provide explanations on variances as required.
- Complete monthly and quarterly regulatory returns to submit to the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Lease with auditors and follow up on requests as required to ensure a smooth audit process Assist with tax returns such as Corporation Tax, VAT and 46G tax returns.
- Monitor FX exposure on Balance Sheet with assistance from the Offshore team
- Support the Head of Finance in managing stakeholder expectations and queries from auditors (external and internal), tax advisors (external and internal), legal, compliance and business colleagues.
- Work as part of the broader finance team, and a commitment to achieving deadlines and goals as set out by management and business leaders.
- Provide support on active management of other group companies as required.
- Support the finance function with any strategic initiatives, board requirements, risk assessments, ICAAP requirements, process improvements and ad hoc projects as required.
- Understand and provide support in implementing accounting standard changes in local and US GAAP.
- Provide support in continuously identifying more efficient and effective ways of operating.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local/US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.
What you will need to have:
- University degree in finance, accounting, or economics with Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
- 5+ years of experience in Finance and/ or Accounting.
- Ability to prioritise multiple demands and guide stakeholders to focus on the key issues.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to make complex issues simple.
- End to end problem solver who can proactively anticipate, identify and resolve.
- Willingness to get into the details to understand the issues but retaining the ability to see the big picture.
- Microsoft Excel to a high standard; Oracle reporting user experience desirable.
What will make you stand out:
- Experience working for a MiFID regulated company within the financial services industry.
MERCER
believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer has more than 25,000 employees based worldwide and the firm operates in 130 countries. In Ireland, Mercer employs over 600 employees in offices based in Dublin and Cork. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including , and , Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on Twitter .
We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive.
Expected salary
Location
Dublin – Cork
Job date
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:58 GMT
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