Senior Financial Accountant Dublin

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. Since then, Riot has released multiple titles and has become a leader in global esports. Players form the foundation of our community and it's for them that we continue to evolve and improve the player experience.

We are building a tech-savvy International Accounting team that is passionate about Riot's mission and values and committed to working directly with cross-functional teams to advise and collaboratively solve some of our most challenging business issues, allowing teams to make good decisions, solve key operational issues, and act in the best interest of Riot.

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the general accounting operations of the EMEA region at Riot Games, reporting directly to the Accounting Director. Your solid accounting experience and strong grasp of accounting principles will help ensure the integrity of Riot's general ledger and financial foundation.

In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the accounting team in meeting evolving compliance requirements, and identifying and recording unusual transactions. Most importantly, you'll embody Riot's mission and values, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to help teams creatively address business challenges.

This is a 13-month contract role that will cover maternity leave within our Dublin office, based on-site in our Dublin team.

1. Lead external audits, including local statutory and group requirements.
2. Prepare journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and various general accounting within our established month-end reporting schedule.
3. Investigate and analyze account variances and fluctuations to support accurate financial reporting and identify potential issues.
4. Provide accounting guidance to cross-functional stakeholders to support business decisions working with Legal, Finance, and business teams as needed.
5. Coordinate locally and with central teams in the development, improvement, and implementation of global finance policies including process improvements.
6. Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS) and regulatory requirements in Ireland.
7. Assist and support with Accounts Payable (AP) team activities including payment runs, ad hoc payment approvals, credit card management, and invoice approvals.
8. Support corporate credit card program administration, including transaction monitoring and issue resolution.

1. 5+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a Multinational or Big 4 environment.
2. ACA or equivalent qualification.
3. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
4. Strong Financial Systems experience – Oracle and Coupa would be an advantage.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
6. Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
8. Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills.
9. Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

We offer medical and dental plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off and a play fund to deepen your personal relationship with games.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Everyone at Riot is part of our mission, working together to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective every day. If this sounds like the place you want to work, we look forward to your application.

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