Financial Accountant

As Financial Accountant (EMEA) in the  Riot Games Dublin office you will support senior leadership in Europe by managing reporting, compliance and processes. You will handle preparation of statutory statements and assist with annual fiscal audits in an EMEA environment with a broad awareness of financial and legal implications. You will report to the Accounting Manager. Your rock-solid judgment and integrity will help you keep everyone on the right track while you work to set up and maintain best-in-class processes and systems.

Responsibilities 

•  Participate in all activities related to full-cycle accounting, including building journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing monthly reporting packages, answering questions from the central accounting team and researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Drive the entire year-end financial process including coordination with the external audit team, tax advisors and sign-off on the local financial statements across all jurisdictions
• Responsible for a number of Riot subsidiary companies and their compliance. This will require cross collaboration across various teams such as Talent, Legal, Treasury and others
•  Research unusual transactions and follow up with other groups to get more information. Discuss the findings with the accounting team to conclude on the proper accounting treatment.
•  Maintain a tight monthly reporting schedule according to established time-frames
•  Investigate fluctuations and monitor trends in the accounts. Work with other teams to gain a deep understanding of the story behind the movements.
• Speak for the numbers, answering finance-related questions through exploratory data analyses and ad-hoc reporting
• This role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to analyze financial data to identify trends and inform business decisions
• You have clear and fact driven communication skills and know how to keep stakeholders informed and working towards your end goals.

Required Qualifications 

• You have bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional accounting certification such as Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent
• You can create reports and analyses using Excel and associated accounting software like Oracle
• Big 4 or mid-tier trained in assurance AND 1-2 years post qualification accounting or finance experience
• It would be a bonus if you have experienced the year-end financial process including coordination with the external audit team, tax advisors and sign-off on the local financial statements across all jurisdictions
• Experience in payroll would also be a bonus

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

We offer medical and dental plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage are also available. Riot will support your retirement benefits with a company match, and double down on your donations of time and money to non-profit charitable organizations. Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off, and a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your personal relationship with games.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

Let's Thrive Together:

Because together we are better

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members of Riot Games. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, medical condition, political affiliation or activity, genetic information, religion, trade union membership or activity, age, sexual orientation, family status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil status, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status or characteristics. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses. We know that fresh and varied perspectives will make us better at what we do, so however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we’re excited to hear from you. Don’t be discouraged if you feel you don’t fully meet every single one of the requirements for a particular role, there’s always room for growth at Riot. If you spot a role that will make you want to jump out of bed in the morning, we are waiting to hear from you!

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