General Ledger Accountant Job Listing at Nuance in Dublin, IE

Overview

Working in Nuance’s International Head office in Dublin, the accountant will be a member of the Accounting and Reporting team (circa 20 people). The role will give responsibility for US GAAP reporting for a number of functional areas across the EMEA region to strict timelines and can include supporting the statutory/fiscal/compliance function.
As part of a US based company, quoted on the NASDAQ (NUAN) all SOX related procedures have to be completed.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the end of month, quarterly and year end closings for the assigned functional areas and legal entities - to provide management with accurate, reliable financial information in time.
• Prepares and posts journal entries, maintains and reconciles multiple, complex or high impact ledger accounts
• Recommends improvements in methods or procedures
• Prepare the monthly payroll entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analyses relating to account activity and accrual requirements

• Produce/reviews month end reporting package and variance analysis

• Prepare the fixed assets roll forward including additions and deletions as required from the fixed asset database
• Works under direct supervision, on broad, diverse or complex assignments.(Oracle update testing, merger and acquisitions)
• Preparation of VAT returns and other local compliance (local declarations and annual accounts)
• Train, provide work direction and technical advice to junior financial accounting and/or support staff. Facilitate resolution of complex problems.
• Must work effectively with remote locations requiring excellent interpersonal skills as applicable to assignment. (Various locations across EMEA and APAC)
• Ensure Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX) compliance

Qualifications:
• Master/ Honours Bachelor’s Degree degree in accounting or finance.
• ACCA / ACA/CIMA Qualified
• Fluent in English, language skills are an advantage
• Experience using Oracle ERP desired.
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong Analytical skills
• Process Improvement mindset
• Ability to standardize processes
• Strong communication skills
• Team Player
• Ability to meet deadlines

At Nuance Communications, everything we do is focused on developing the most human, natural, intuitive ways to use your voice to take command of information. Our people and our technology have pioneered the highest functioning speech software in the world, ceaselessly perfecting the ability for machines to recognize and emulate the human voice. We design and deliver technologies that intuitively link man, machine and the global storehouse of knowledge to help companies and consumers work seamlessly and intelligently with the world.