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 Company Profile
Our client develops, acquires, manufactures and markets diagnostic systems, including both reagents and instrumentation, for the point-of-care and clinical laboratory segments of the diagnostic market. They sell direct in the United States, Germany, France and the U.K. and through a network of international distributors and strategic partners in over 75 countries worldwide. The Company is listed on NASDAQ. The company has grown exponentially and is positioned for future growth. An exciting opportunity now exists to join the Group Finance Function of this Irish multi-national plc.

Position: SOX Project - Assistant Accountant

Reporting to: SOX Director

Qualifications: Part-qualified ACA or ACCA or recently qualified

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Sarbanes Oxley
The SOX Project –Assistant Accountant will play a key role in the implementation of the internal control requirements of Sarbanes Oxley throughout the Group. The successful candidate will assist the SOX Director to
· Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting
· Identify and correct deficiencies
· Prepare management’s report on the effectiveness of internal controls
· Liaise with the Company’s external auditors on the progress of the SOX project and the extent and timing of their testing

Other
· Undertake all other tasks necessary to ensure that the company is compliant with its relevant obligations in the EU and the US.

Personal Attributes
  • The successful candidate will have experience in risk assessment, internal control and compliance and typically will have trained in practice or worked in the internal audit function of a large organisation. Experience of the roll out of the requirements of SOX in a multinational group would be a distinct advantage.
  • The successful applicant will be computer literate. Knowledge of an ERP system and IT application controls would be highly advantageous.
  • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and an assertive personality are essential for the successful and timely completion of the project. Attention to detail will also be a necessary attribute of the successful candidate.
  • Willingness to travel on short-term assignments is also essential.
 

 

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