Accountant, Cork

JOB PROFILE

General Information

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Job Title of Manager: Senior European Controller Tax & Treasury

Location: Dublin based remote working

Job Profile Review Date: January 2026

Note: This job profile is indicative and is based on information available at this time. As the project progresses, elements of this job profile may be subject to change/addition.

Result Area

Responsibility for preparation of various statutory accounts for Dublin office Tax & Treasury entities in various jurisdictions under different local GAAP’s.Drive compliance for all aforementioned entities ensuring all local and organisation timelines are sufficiently met including corporate governance and taxationResponsible for month end management accounts and reporting thereof for Dublin SBD tax & treasury entitiesResponsible for monthly account reconciliations for all entitiesProvision of support to Tax departmentDevelopment and management of effective working relationships with both internal and external contacts

Critical Incidents

·Preparing annual statutory accounts in several countries

·Preparing month-end accounts for various entities under US GAAP

·Performing key reconciliations

Resolving queries with contacts in different areas of the businessSupport in preparation of Irish Tax ReturnsLiaising with external auditorsPreparing annual tax packs submitted to US Corporate TaxProviding support and assistance to other team membersParticipating in and contributing to process improvement initiatives

Accountability

Preparing and filing annual statutory accounts for over approx. 15 entitiesManagement of compliance for said entitiesAssisting accurate & effective monthly reporting for all entitiesPreparing annual tax packs submitted to US Corporate TaxPreparing factoring function on a weekly/monthly basisPreparing regulatory statistical returnsPreparing balance sheet reconciliations for over 20 entitiesOverseeing the accounts payable & funding function for all T&T entitiesPrepare board packs for presentation at board meetings in LuxembourgArchive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirementsEnsure confidentiality of all records especially in relation to the Data Protection ActEnsure compliance with group accounting policiesOther ad hoc duties

Competencies & Skills

Team Player – ability to work well with other team members to achieve common team goalExcellent organisational skillsProven ability to work on own initiativeAbility to work well under pressure and to tight deadlinesStrong willingness to learnConsistent meeting of organizational and fiscal compliance deadlines,Ability and willingness to assist the organisation as a whole & other specific departments in other areasResults orientatedAttention to detail is critical to the role

Key Internal Relationships

Relationships with other team membersRelationships with European Tax teamRelationships with European Treasury teamRelationships with personnel in Corporate Finance in US

Key External Relationships

Relationships with outsourced companiesRelationships with auditors

Requirements

Formal Qualifications:

Recently qualified Accountant and member of a professional accountancy body

Knowledge & Experience:

Computer literate including proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of SAP system preferable

Experience of working in a high-volume accounts environment with tight month end deadlines

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.