General Accounting Team Member

About the role

To ensure accuracy, completeness and timely processing of intercompany transactions in the General Accounting team in accordance with the Internal and External Accounting Guidelines for the Shared Service Centre (SSC). This is a professional, temporary role for a duration of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a hybrid role based in our Cork facility.
• Create and post Intercompany related GL journals as appropriate and assist with Month-end US GAAP reporting.
• Prepare relevant balance sheet account reconciliations and manage manual recharges.
• Assume responsibility for Intercompany balances and resolution of all differences in a timely manner.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions are supported by agreements and support Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service through partnerships with key business unit finance staff and various SSC departments.

• US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley experience with a proven track record in a business partnership.
• ERP Systems experience and high volume reconciliation experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and fully competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with fluency in English.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA) or equivalent is desirable.

What we offer

Financial Security & Health:
*Health Care Contribution and a robust Pension Scheme for your future.
*Employee Assistance Programme in place to support your wellbeing and trained peer mental health ambassadors on site.
*Eye Care Contribution for your visual health.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:
*Vacation days increase with service, alongside 2 Company Days.
*Benefit from Flexible Working arrangements and family-friendly policies for work-life balance

Continuous Development working for a continuously evolving organisation:
*Professional Memberships paid (related to role).
*Continuous professional development: time provided to attend professional updates specific to role.
*We're an ACCA accredited training partner, offering top-tier professional development.

Site Perks & Community:
*Parking is available on site for your convenience.
*Join our Sports & Social Club for engaging activities.
*Join our Sustainability, DE&I, Wellness Teams depending on your personal interest.
*Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day per annum to support our local charities under Avery Dennison Granting Wishes Foundation.
*Ad hoc small initiatives annually as guided by our various committees.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our Cork, Ireland facility, established in 2000, offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, providing support to our Materials Group (MGE), Solutions Group (SG), and Corporate (Corp) divisions. The site employs approximately 70 talented individuals on yearly basis both for permanent and temporary assignments. We deliver world-class financial services, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, VAT, Tax, Statutory, US GAAP reporting, Projects, and IT, in partnership with our Business Process Outsourcer, Accenture, to support Avery Dennison's operations. We are committed to fostering learning and career advancement opportunities within Finance as we continuously expand our service offerings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.