Financial Accountant- Job Application
The Financial Accountant will ensure the integrity and accuracy of Neurent Medical’s financial records and reporting. The role involves managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, managing audits, and contributing to financial planning and analysis to support business growth and innovation.
Role: Financial Accountant
Location: Neurent Medical Ltd., Galway
Department: Finance
Reporting: Financial Controller
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
· Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
· Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insights to management and operational teams.
· Collaborate with various departments across the business to track project costs, capital expenditures, and inventory valuation.
· Monitor inventory accounting, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and write-offs.
· Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciation schedules.
· Ensure tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) in collaboration with external advisors.
· Manage external audits, providing detailed reconciliations and audit trails.
· Contribute to process improvement and system enhancements within the finance function.
Education/Experience:
Essential:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
· Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA.
· Minimum 1–2 years’ post qualification experience in financial accounting, preferably within MedTech, medical devices, healthcare manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
· Strong working knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP.
· Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
· Proven experience in inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
Desirable:
· Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, or MDR compliance).
· Exposure to R&D project accounting or clinical trial cost management.
· Understanding of transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
Key Skills and Competencies:
· Process improvement mindset, with ability to identify and implement efficiencies.
· Self-driven with a strong ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
· Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
· Strong analytical and numerical capability.
· High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.