- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional qualification ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
- 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.
- Experience in fixed asset or inventory accounting.
- Experience engaging with external auditors.
- Experience with data analytics and proficiency in SQL.
- Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and lead and drive complex reporting initiative.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive management.
Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
The Accountant will be part of a global team responsible for a wide spectrum of reporting areas including centralized audit support, stakeholder and query management. The team works directly with both internal and external customers all requiring information from the Fixed Assets team.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Ireland: €86000 - €88500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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- Interface with key statutory compliance business partners in both APAC and EMEA and ensure a high level of service is provided.
- Serves as one of the main point of contacts with our external auditors, assist in the planning and coordinatation of external audits during interim and year end activities.
- Prepare and support documentation for external audits, assist in providing support for samples requested by external auditors as per agreed internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Prepare and present financial information to different audiences, including finance leaders, business partners, auditors and regional accountants.
- Identify opportunities and implement programs to eliminate, automate or extended workforce activities.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
