Summer Intern - Financial Accountant (8 Weeks)

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) is part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS), a key pillar of Société Générale’s universal banking enterprise. It is among the top ten global custodians, and the 2nd largest in Europe, employing over 4,000 staff in 28 locations.

SGSS has been active in Ireland for 20 years and is a leading player in servicing Irish domiciled and offshore collective investment vehicles. We act as depositary for a wide range of international clients who manage UCITS, Alternative Investment Funds including private equity and real estate structures, hedge funds and special purpose investment vehicles.  We can offer a full suite of Fund Administration and Transfer Agency Services through our sister company.

Our primary objective is to assist our clients achieve their investment objectives supported through our local and global custody service divisions.

The Finance department (DFIN) within SGSS Ireland, plays a fundamental role in financial planning, managing cash flow, producing financial statements and regulatory reports, and financial communications.

The role of the Financial Accountant involves applying the principles of accounting to prepare financial reports, analyse financial information and utilise appropriate accounting control procedures, to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the company accounts and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare general ledger entries and document business transactions.

• Prepare monthly closing pack to include monthly financial statements, reconciliation files and variance analysis and commentary.

• Communicate financial reporting information both internally to head office and externally to the central bank before respective deadlines.

• Monitoring intercompany invoicing and aged debtors.

• Process timely VAT information.

• Preparation and filling tax computation.

• Analyse and review budgets, revenue and expenditure trends, and ensure expenditure control.

• Resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems (Dynamics, Management Reporter, Figaro)

• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent numeric and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel. (VBA is an advantage).

• A high level of fluency in the English language.

• Good time management & organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and cost control principles.

• Familiarity with financial and accounting software applications. (Dynamics is an advantage)

• The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with other people within the company.

• Desire to learn new skills with a continuous improvement attitude.

• Be self-motivated with a structured and determined approach to work and show a willingness to take ownership of problems and an ability to communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels.

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.