22 Gl Analyst jobs in Ireland

Brilliant opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to join a international financial services firm with exciting growth plans in Dublin City Centre at VP level within their FP&A function.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the production of the monthly operating results & quarterly board packs for senior management.
• Develop and manage KPI reporting across European entities
• Analyse productivity drivers, identify risks and opportunities to business performance, and business partner to implement recommended actions.
• Drive ad-hoc analysis and decision support, translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations for business strategy and performance optimization.
• Champion process improvements and automation initiatives
• Partner with Finance Operations and Product Control functions to ensure management reporting is accurate and fit for decision-making.
• Lead the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process
• Develop and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the business

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualified accountant with 7+ years PQE
• Significant experience within Financial Services or Global Markets
• Proven expertise in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Experience with Hyperion, PeopleSoft, PowerBI or Python is a plus
• Effective communicator who's comfortable working with all members of the organisation.
• Problem-solver who anticipates business needs
• Strategic thinker who can manipulate complex data and analyse this for decision making

About Extreme Networks
At Extreme Networks, we push the boundaries of networking technology, leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Responsible for completeness of the General Ledger of a number of Extreme International legal entities.
• Monthly and Quarterly Corporate Reporting under US GAAP.
• Responding to queries from our Corporate Finance and Tax team in the US in a timely manner.
• Management of VAT Reporting for each legal entity.
• Completeness of all local statutory compliance requirements:
• Preparation of the annual local statutory financial statements,
• Liaising with statutory auditors,
• Finalisation of the Corporate Income Tax computation and return with our local Corporate Tax advisors.
• Liaising with group auditors where required.
• Providing UAT testing assistance for the ERP Project Upgrade.
• Adherence to business accounting policies and procedures.
• Any other ad hoc duties required to maintain the daily operation of the company.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Fully qualified accountant.
• 1-5 years' experience in industry or practice accounting required.
• Having prior work experience with Oracle would be beneficial but not a requirement.
• Experience in a multi-national General Ledger environment would be advantageous.
• European language would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and with excellent spreadsheet skills.
• Team player with good communications and organisation skills and a flexible attitude.
• Ability to provide accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of their role is required.
• Proactive individual who can identify and resolve problems and issues.
• Experience working in an accounting shared service environment is an advantage.

General Ledger Accountant– Hybrid – Cork - Permanent

Job Description:

Morgan McKinley have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to manage General Ledger accounting and reporting for a multinational business. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial processes while working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain ledger accuracy and compliance with GAAP, local statutory, and tax regulations.
• Oversee month-end close: posting, reconciliations, and analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audits with timely, accurate data.
• Monitor and improve processes, KPIs, and internal controls.
• Collaborate across teams and cultures, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified
• 2–3 years' experience in a Record-to-Report role within a multinational or Shared Services environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, European statutory/tax requirements, and general accounting practices.
• Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions and geographies.

As part of growth, infrastructure change and development - our client currently seek an experienced and qualified GL Manager to join their finance team. This is a hybrid position with office attendance in Kildare.

The General Ledger and Reporting Manager is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the general ledger and group financial reporting processes. This role ensures proper financial consolidation, statutory compliance, and effective internal controls across multiple entities within the group. The successful candidate will play a key role in month end close, financial statement preparation, intercompany reconciliations, and coordination with internal and external auditors. The General Ledger and Reporting Manager will also be responsible for all direct and indirect tax reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Management - oversee groupwide general ledger and manage monthend and yearend close processes across all group entities.
• Financial Reporting, Audit and Compliance - Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements for audit and regulatory compliance
• Intercompany and Consolidation - Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Cash Management - Monitor the daily cash position and liquidity across the group.
• Fixed Asset Management - Oversee the accounting and administration of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalisation, depreciation, transfers, revaluation, and disposals.
• Tax Compliance and Reporting - Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of all tax obligations
• Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, leading process reviews and working in collaboration with a wider finance management team to deliver automation and optimisation.
• Governance & Compliance - Ensure data integrity and accuracy within financial systems and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (required).
• Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (required).

Skills and Experience

• Evidence of over 10 years post qualification experience, with at least 4 years in a finance leadership role in either a commercial body or commercial semi state body.
• Results driven, with a record of business partnership and delivering insights that influence strategy.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem solving abilities.
• Prior experience in ESG Reporting Standards is desirable.

GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT - CONTRACT
My client a Galway City based, lifescience business seeks to hire a new qualified Accountant, with 0-5 years PQE to join their team in the capacity of a General Ledger Accountant. You will be responsible for preparing the monthly financial reports, annual financial statements and any other internal or external reports required. This is a 12 month temporary contract, on a hybrid basis, 4 days in office, 1 days remote, reporting to the Finance Manager. This is a great role for someone perhaps recently qualified, wanting to move the move to a multi-national industry environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports including analysis of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss.
• Preparation and review of Statutory Financial Statements.
• Liaising with external auditors for periodic and year-end review procedures for local statutory audits.
• Liaising with Tax Specialists and Advisors ensuring compliance with all external reporting requirements including VAT, Corporation tax, CSO, etc.
• Assisting with requirements for SOX Compliance and Reporting.
• Preparation, analysis and posting of journals at month end.
• Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations at month end.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Enhancement of existing processes and development of new ones to ensure the most efficient completion of duties.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills.
• Third Level Degree or equivalent.
• 0-5 years relevant experience – preferably with Shared Service Centre and multinational corporation background.
• SAP/Oracle or other major ERP Systems experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Be an effective team player with ability to work under own initiative.
• Strong computer skills especially MS Office.

For more information, please contact (email protected)

The General Ledger and Reporting Manager will report to the Group Head of Finance Operations. The purpose, responsibilities, skills and experience, and competencies required are as follows:

Job Purpose
The General Ledger and Reporting Manager is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the general ledger and group financial reporting processes. This role ensures proper financial consolidation, statutory compliance, and effective internal controls across multiple entities within the group. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthend close, financial statement preparation, intercompany reconciliations, and coordination with internal and external auditors. The General Ledger and Reporting Manager will also be responsible for all direct and indirect tax reporting obligations.

This is a fulltime permanent role based in Ballymany, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, with an option to work hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Management

• Oversee the groupwide general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Manage monthend and yearend close processes across all group entities.
• Ensure all journal entries, accruals, and adjustments are properly recorded and reviewed.
• Maintain the group chart of accounts and ensure consistency across subsidiaries.

Financial Reporting, Audit and Compliance

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements for audit and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the external audit with the Comptroller and Auditor General.
• Coordinate tax audits, ensuring timely provision of all required documentation.

Intercompany And Consolidation

• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Coordinate consolidation of financial data for HRI and subsidiaries.

Cash Management

• Monitor the daily cash position and liquidity across the group.
• Forecast cash flow requirements, working in collaboration with the Strategic and Treasury Finance Manager.

Fixed Asset Management

• Oversee the accounting and administration of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalisation, depreciation, transfers, revaluation, and disposals.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of fixed asset transactions in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the fixed asset register across all group entities.
• Coordinate asset tagging and ensure alignment with operational teams.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of all tax obligations.
• Prepare tax budgets, forecast and actively engage in tax planning with a wider finance management team.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, assessing their impact on the business.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, leading process reviews and working in collaboration with a wider finance management team to deliver automation and optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes to reduce manual intervention and improve data integrity.
• Support the adoption and effective use of FP&A technology, such as ERP, EPM, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within financial systems and reports.
• Ensure financial controls and governance are adhered to across business functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legislation.
• Lead review of finance policies at required intervals.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the General Ledger and Reporting team.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure consistent financial reporting and policy alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (required).
• Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (required).

Skills And Experience

• Evidence of over 10 years post qualification experience, with at least 4 years in a finance leadership role in either a commercial body or commercial semi state body.
• Results driven, with a record of business partnership and delivering insights that influence strategy.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problemsolving abilities.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the capacity to influence, negotiate and drive performance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment, with the adaptability and resilience required.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems; experience with ERP systems and data visualisation tools.
• Experience leading systems improvements and finance transformations, with proven change management experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and mentoring skills.
• Indepth knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Prior experience in ESG Reporting Standards is desirable.
• An interest in horse racing while an advantage, is not essential.

HRI KEY COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Creates an environment where the team is empowered to put the customer first.

Supports the team in managing their workload to ensure customer needs are met.

Role models customer focus and drives and develops customer focused initiatives.

Ensures customer satisfaction is a priority.

Developing Self
Is selfaware and proactively seeks feedback, using it for personal and professional development.

Role models development by developing themselves and others.

Reflects on behaviour, adapting approach to different situations.

Is open to new ideas, drives continuous improvement with team and across the business.

Energy & Pace
Results driven. Sets and delivers against SMART objectives for their area/team.

Is accountable and delivers sustainable results, using resources effectively.

Understands the wider business and its goals, onward communicates this to team.

Empowers others to deliver their goals and projects with energy and pace.

Is a flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business and delivers accordingly.

Innovation & Change
Reviews processes and ways of working always striving for best practice and improving industry standards.

Is creative and innovative and supports others to develop opportunities for creative thinking and innovation.

Looks for innovative ways to provide a better service to our stakeholders.

Implements change in a supportive, reassuring way, bringing others on the journey with them.

Leadership
Motivates and empowers others through a 'can do' approach.

Understands strategic intent and aligns objectives and messages accordingly.

Role models leadership and our core values.

Develops, motivates and inspires others.

Team
Creates team environments where everyone contributes to the team objectives and is stretched accordingly.

Ensures productive and positive communication is taking place across all teams.

Harnesses team capability to ensure teams are performing to a high standard.

Closing Date for applicants is 8th October 2025
Reasonable accommodations

HRI places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. Any candidate who requires reasonable accommodations at any stage of the selection competition should indicate their requirements. Any queries in relation to any disability or other issue which may be addressed through making such reasonable accommodations, can be addressed to the or telephone to

Orange Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for a General Ledger and Reporting Manager.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Kildare with a hybrid working option.

Job Purpose

The General Ledger and Reporting Manager will oversee the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger and group financial reporting processes. The role includes responsibility for financial consolidation, statutory compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, and direct and indirect tax reporting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end close, financial statement preparation, intercompany reconciliations, cash management, and supporting continuous improvements across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management

• Lead and maintain the group-wide general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and standardise the group chart of accounts.

Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage compliance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinate and manage external audit processes.
• Support tax audits and provide required documentation.

Intercompany & Consolidation

• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Consolidate financial data across multiple entities.

Cash & Fixed Asset Management

• Monitor group cash flow and liquidity.
• Support forecasting in collaboration with treasury.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, and register maintenance.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax obligations.
• Support tax planning and forecasting with the wider finance team.
• Stay updated on relevant tax legislation and assess business impacts.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive efficiency and automation within finance processes.
• Support the implementation of ERP, EPM, and BI tools.
• Streamline reporting processes to reduce manual intervention.

Governance & Compliance

• Safeguard data integrity and accuracy across financial systems.
• Ensure financial governance and adherence to company policies and legislation.
• Contribute to policy reviews and updates.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the General Ledger and Reporting team.
• Collaborate closely with wider finance colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (required).
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA required).
• 10+ years post-qualification experience, including 4+ years in a finance leadership role.
• Strong track record of delivering insights, influencing strategy, and driving business performance.
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, ERP, and reporting tools (experience with BI tools an advantage).
• Proven background in finance transformation and systems improvements.
• Experience in ESG reporting is desirable.
• An interest in horse racing is beneficial but not essential.

Closing date for applications: 8th October 2025

The Red Hat Accounting team is looking for a General Ledger Accountant, to join them in the Cork Office, on a 12 month contract.

What will you do?

• Manage U.S. GAAP reporting responsibilities
• Communicate with external accounting providers who prepare monthly accounting packages for review
• Book journals on Oracle with appropriate supporting documentation
• Provide commentary on unexpected costs and variances in trends
• Coordinate with internal team members and functional group members at various levels to provide explanations and resolve issues relating to accounting entries
• Complete monthly reconciliation, journals, and controls
• Prepare and maintain local statutory financial statements
• Serve as a point of contact for testing of technical system enhancements and improvements in areas of responsibility
• Continuously review processes to identify areas for improvement
• Communicate with internal and external auditors as required for U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and statutory compliance audits
• Be the point of contact for inter-company and consolidation accounting processes and related issues, including supervising the intercompany and consolidation processes
• Support and implement new continuous improvement initiatives related to inter-company and consolidations processes to optimize the close
• Support the development and implementation of strong internal controls in the inter-company and consolidations accounting processes
• Investigate and reconcile differences between inter-groups
• Produce ad hoc reports for management on request

What will you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a multinational environment
• Experience with intercompany reconciliation
• Experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SOX regulations and local GAAP reporting experience
• Experience working under strict deadlines and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Highly organized with great attention to detail

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