Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant – Statutory & Balance Sheet Reporting

Location: Simmonscourt, Dublin 4

Contract: 12- month Fixed Term Contract

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, achieving +10% net sales growth globally in FY23. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets around the world.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son, and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network.

In 2022, we announced our ambition to significantly reduce carbon emissions across our distilling operations at Midleton Distillery in addition to our plans to invest in a new distillery on a site adjacent to our existing operations in Midleton.

We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand-building, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term development of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 12,137 million in fiscal year FY23.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the preparation of statutory financial statements and leading balance sheet reporting for the Irish Distillers Group. It serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and HQ consolidation teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. The role also owns key financial processes and collaborates cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement in reporting and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Balance Sheet Ownership & Group Reporting

• Act as Polaris Balance Sheet Lead, overseeing all aspects of balance sheet reporting in Polaris – Pernod Ricard’s group consolidation platform.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet data in SAP and ensure accurate uploads to Polaris.
• Serve as the key liaison with the HQ consolidation team.
• Coordinate the completion of balance sheet appendices across the finance team.
• Book IAS19 pension adjustments in line with actuarial reports.
• Maintain IFRS16 lease accounting
• Maintain master data for GL accounts and cost centres.
• Own and reconcile allocated balance sheet accounts.

Process Ownership

• Lead the quarterly balance sheet close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Support month end activities

Statutory Financial Statements & Audit Coordination

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and regulatory returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating all audit activities (group and statutory).
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of CSO filings.

Accounting & Internal Control for Trading Subsidiaries

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting and reporting processes.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with P&L, Tax, and Treasury teams to ensure alignment across reporting, compliance, and planning activities.

Ad Hoc Projects & Initiatives

• Support transformation and optimisation initiatives across finance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as required.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1–2 years PQE.
• Top 10 audit firm experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel; strong IT aptitude.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong understanding of business needs and ability to align reporting accordingly.

What we offer

We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;

• Hybrid working; A blended working arrangement of up to 3 days a week working from where you work best
• Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
• Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
• People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
• Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
• Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
• Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
• Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively  welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”

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