Job Description

The GBS teams manages General Ledger and Consolidation activities. It is an expanding and evolving team which encourages continuous improvement and people development. The team is responsible for completing an efficient and compliant end to end RTR cycle for all stakeholders.

• Manage the preparation of the monthly management accounts (SAP & Hyperion system), including analysis of accounts, journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations and other month end processing
• Support SAP Kerryconnect roll-out - significant level of project work to support integration of new sites onto the central supply chain company, and GL reporting centre
• Support in the improvement of processes and practices across company
• Work with AR/AP shared service centre to obtain comfort around balance sheet items in their control
• Post cross regional statutory accounting journals, working closely with tax team
• Responsible for preparation and analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation & Income Statement or P/L
• Responsible for preparation and analysis of Management Reports
• Responsible for Period-end and Year-end Ledger Closing Submission
• Hyperion and BPC Knowledge - Previous Exposure to the Hyperion / BPC Application will be an advantage
• Responsible for Drafting of Statutory Financial Statements
• Work closely with other EMEA sites to aid clean month end close on key balances
• Assist with interim and year end audit, including preparation of year end audit file, liaising with audit team and preparation of year end group reporting
• Assist all company stakeholders with any technical queries which may arise
• Assist in the reporting of Projections/Budgets.

Regional exposure (European market)| Regional stakeholder management

• A degree in finance with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong SAP Knowledge
• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English. Able to interpret accurately and respond appropriately.
• Experience in preparing accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, Overheads Close, Process Bank Transactions and Reconciliations, Intercompany Accounting and Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Transactions, Gross Margin Close, Budget/ Projection/ Financial Statements, MDM Knowledge
• MS Office Knowledge
• Able to work effectively in a complex (matrix) environment
• The ability to understand, listen and build Site / function relationships.
• Demonstrate leadership within the team
• Communicate using clear, concise and effective written and verbal formats

Since their modest beginnings in 1972, in a greenfield site in Ireland, Kerry Group has grown from strength to strength to become a leading player in the global food and beverage industry.

This journey has been one of dynamic growth and strategic acquisition. As an organisation, Kerry Group never stands still and they are clear with their colleagues, customers and stakeholders; who they are, what they do, how they do it, where they are going and why they matter - they call this The Kerry Way.

• Kerry Group is passionate about providing consistent, best in class services & solutions
• They believe in recognizing & celebrating one another for a job well done, demonstrating their values, living their purpose and serving their customers, teams and community
• Whether you want to develop new skills or map out the career path you wish to follow, Kerry Group will partner with you to help you grow your own career
• They want their teams to collaborate, get to know one another and enjoy being at work