Financial Accountant

Our client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Dublin for an 11 month hybrid contract (3 days in office, 2 days remote). The role supports a portfolio of EMEA legal entities from a local statutory compliance and US GAAP reporting perspective, and offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in complex areas impacting Meta’s international financial statements.

This is a team that actively builds and uses AI-based solutions in its day-to-day statutory work, so we are looking for someone who is genuinely AI-curious and can point to real examples of applying AI in an accounting setting. The successful candidate must be a driven, high-energy, detail-oriented individual who works well with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

They will be expected to problem solve, recommend solutions and exercise good business judgment while performing their function. This is a great role for anyone looking to join a team that strives to be best in class by continuously learning, improving and delivering to keep Meta compliant.

Responsibilities

Support the management of a portfolio of multiple EMEA entities from a local statutory compliance and US GAAP reporting point of view Manage processes and multiple stakeholders for the preparation of Statutory Financial Statements Assist with the preparation and co-ordination of Statutory Audits Support processes for the preparation of Corporation Tax and VAT returns Oversee and review entity compliance completed by local and international outsourced partners Take ownership of defined projects requiring specialist technical knowledge Support the Finance team in the design, testing and roll-out of financial reporting systems, tools and processes Initiate, lead and manage process improvement and automation projects to build for scale, including the application of AI tooling to statutory and compliance workflows Identify opportunities to apply AI-based solutions to recurring accounting, reporting and compliance tasks, and help build, test and document them for use across the team Requirements Recognised accounting qualification 1–4 years post-qualification experience in the preparation, review and finalisation of financial statements, ideally across multiple jurisdictions Excellent team player who is comfortable working as part of a larger team located across different locations Solid knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAPs is desirable Relevant recent industry experience with a large, fast-growing multinational preferred, but not required Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.

g. Oracle Fusion GL, statutory reporting / disclosure management tools) an advantage AI-curious and demonstrably hands-on with AI — able to give concrete, real-world examples of where they have used AI-based solutions in a financial accounting or compliance setting, and what the outcome was Comfortable experimenting with AI tools to automate manual accounting processes, with a clear understanding of their limitations and the review and control implications Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Proactive, with an appetite to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities Organised and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement Education Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Benefits Competitive salary Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme Work laptop and phone 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers