Western Union

Senior Accountant

Western Union  •  Dublin, IE (Hybrid)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Senior Accountant – Dublin, Ireland

Role Responsibilities

  • Ensures timely completion of accounting close process responsibilities.
  • Prepares and analyses journal entries and accounting records, including complex financial transactions and reports, determining accounting reserves, expense recognition, among other judgments.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations, roll forwards, clear Intercompany out of balances and reconciling items timely.
  • Identifies opportunities to realize efficiencies and implement process improvements.
  • Prepare income statement, balance sheets, and other financial statements.
  • Financial reporting and analysis to management and business partners.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations such as safeguarding customer funds and capital adequacy.
  • Participates in and implements accounting projects, including new business strategies, system updates or accounting standard changes.
  • Function as an accounting liaison with other departments such as audit, tax and other outsourced providers

Role Requirements

  • Fully qualified in one of the following; ACA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA along with experience in accounting.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, legal, tax requirements and regulatory reporting is preferred
  • Demonstrate Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  • 1 year post qualified financial accounting experience.
  • Oracle, Excel, and other financial tool knowledge is preferred.

Work Shift

HYBRID -Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life
insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Ireland specific benefits include:

  • 25 working days, for employees with less than 5 years of service
  • Comprehensive life & medical cover
  • Contributory pension plan

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

06-08-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

Western Union

About Western Union

Many know us as the most trusted way to send money to friends and family overseas and across borders, but we're much more than that.

Our talented teams around the world are building new ways to send, save and spend money. Wherever you are in the world, in whatever currency you choose, we're evolving our services to meet the demands of tomorrow.

We're here for what's next. When our teams make more financial services accessible to people everywhere, we help more people prosper, transforming lives and communities.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Year Founded
1851
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