Monday, October 27, 2025
DP World

Financial Accountant

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

Job DescriptionDP World in Dublin is at the heart of Ireland’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Accounting department for a Financial Accountant to join us and be based at our Dublin site. Reporting into the Finance Manager in Ireland - with the aim of strengthening our Finance & Controlling team across EMEA and Freight Forwarding. Our successful candidate will play a key role in the month end close and the main point contact of the audit for all the Irish entities.Location: Dublin hybrid workingHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-FriHow You Will ContributeReview and analysis of SG&A month end close providing meaningful variance analysis of results and commentary against budget / forecast – WD1/WD2Responsible for timely and accurate month end close of 3 operating sites providing meaningful variance analysis of results and commentary against budget / forecast – WD3Preparation of Yearly Budget for 3 entities Manage and lead the Finance accounts assistantConduct various analysis on both own initiative and on request from senior management, reporting back the finding and recommendations Managing the yearly Group and Statutory AuditsProduction of statutory accounts for 12 entities Manage and reconcile IFRS 16 entries for main trading entity Liaising with operations and other finance departments to ensure information is received on a timely basisReview of the weekly Irish cash forecast and manage the EMEA weekly cash forecastManage and produce monthly reconciliations for the main trading entity and Treasury Manage and produce quarterly reconciliations for our non-trading entitiesManage and reconcile the Fixed asset register within SAP to include internally developed SoftwareManage and reconcile Eurovat claims throughout EuropeManaging Treasury postings and ensuring that everything reconciles dailyManaging the Treasury Loans report for Europe Ensuring all intercompany balances reconcile for month end closeCSO returnsPreparation and posting of journal entriesWhat You Will BringQualified accountant ACA; ACCA; CIMA; or CPAHave a minimum of 5 years’ post qualified experience in a busy Financial accounting roleExcellent communication skills and a track record in building relationships as you will be liaising with both internal and external personnel at all levelsPast experience of working in a large practice is desirableExperience of SAP & Oracle are desirable (not essential)Strong Excel skill desirableAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to multi-task and prioritize work effectively, in order to meet reporting deadlinesAbility to communicate with a variety of people, with different regional backgrounds and rolesFlexibility and the willingness to learn and develop on the job Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools – Excel proficiency is desirable CompensationDP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.About DP WorldTrade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.WE MAKE TRADE FLOW To Change What's Possible For EveryoneDP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies .

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