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| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Ireland |
| Salary: | Excellent |
| Languages: | German |
Accounting Entity Lead - EU Headquarters
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This position is based in our EU Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
The area: Finance
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team. Whether designing processes to support our global businesses, providing forward-thinking analysis or managing our day-to-day balance sheets, our seasoned accounting and finance pros create innovative solutions to a googol of challenges and keep our business on track.
The role: Accounting Entity Lead
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. As a member of this team, you know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and you'll review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports -- and all this sounds like fun to you. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, evangelize best practices and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands on deck. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.
You'll be the lead for an accounting process from end to end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and analyze financial statements and manage compliance reporting.
* Review reconciliations and postings for completion, timeliness and accuracy.
* Manage the delivery of the accounting processes performed by an external Business Process Outsource vendor ensuring that all service levels are met, the internal control environment is robust and a quality service is provided.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications in support of the accounting function and highlight opportunities for improvement and lead projects that will yield efficiency through automation, standardization and outsourcing.
* Represent Accounting and Controls with our key business partners through effective communication with Payroll, AP, AR Financial Planning and US GAAP team.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
* Professional Accounting Designation such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Audit, Industry and MNC experience.
* Knowledge of Spreadsheets and Oracle or similar ERP system.
* Shared Service Center experience or experience within a company dealing with varied European Subsidiaries.
* Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP and related international accounting standards.
* European Language skills in German, Dutch, or the Nordic languages.
Apply Now
CV/resume format: PDF (preferred), HTML, Word
Our jobs website has moved! See all of our current job openings at www.google.com/jobs.
Apply Now
This position is based in our EU Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
The area: Finance
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team. Whether designing processes to support our global businesses, providing forward-thinking analysis or managing our day-to-day balance sheets, our seasoned accounting and finance pros create innovative solutions to a googol of challenges and keep our business on track.
The role: Accounting Entity Lead
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. As a member of this team, you know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and you'll review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports -- and all this sounds like fun to you. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, evangelize best practices and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands on deck. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.
You'll be the lead for an accounting process from end to end. Other responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets and P&L accounts, and providing supplementary financial information for internal and external reports.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and analyze financial statements and manage compliance reporting.
* Review reconciliations and postings for completion, timeliness and accuracy.
* Manage the delivery of the accounting processes performed by an external Business Process Outsource vendor ensuring that all service levels are met, the internal control environment is robust and a quality service is provided.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications in support of the accounting function and highlight opportunities for improvement and lead projects that will yield efficiency through automation, standardization and outsourcing.
* Represent Accounting and Controls with our key business partners through effective communication with Payroll, AP, AR Financial Planning and US GAAP team.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
* Professional Accounting Designation such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Audit, Industry and MNC experience.
* Knowledge of Spreadsheets and Oracle or similar ERP system.
* Shared Service Center experience or experience within a company dealing with varied European Subsidiaries.
* Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP and related international accounting standards.
* European Language skills in German, Dutch, or the Nordic languages.
Apply Now
CV/resume format: PDF (preferred), HTML, Word
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