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Management Accountant, Semi State, South Dublin

• Dublin South
• Permanent
• Industry
• Reference: 24232-AQ

An exciting opportunity to join a unique Semi-State company as part of their finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, role is responsible for detailed monthly management accounts and variance analysis, board reports, the annual report and accounts and financial consolidation submissions. In addition, the Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial reforecasting and is directly responsible for the payroll function and oversight of two accounts staff.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reports and related expenditure and trend and variance analysis
• Prepare a detailed commentary reflecting underlying business activities to accompany the monthly financial accounts
• Responsible for Preparing the annual budgets and forecasts and provide financial guidance and advice to Budget Managers to ensure their financial results are properly managed and controlled
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related financial controls
• Prepare the monthly and annual consolidation submissions for the relevant Government Departments
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the annual report and accounts
• Lead the external audit process (both Interim and Final) ensuring that the external auditors are provided with all relevant information in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage and oversee the Fixed Asset Register
• Approve of VAT and Intrastat returns
• Assist with the preparation of the annual five year Corporate Plan and related financial modelling
• Assist with other ad-hoc duties and project work as directed
• Manage the payroll function ensuring that all payrolls are accurately completed in accordance with the payroll schedules
• Lead and direct the Payroll Specialist and the Accounts Assistant in their day to day operational roles and responsibilities

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant or Finalist level with professional exams in ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA
• Have at least three years’ relevant experience in industry
• Understanding of tax, revenue and data management regulations and obligations
• Ability to present facts clearly and objectively with strong analytical skills
• Advanced understanding of financial accounts preparation to consolidated stage
• Thorough working understanding of costing and management accounting principles
• Experience in using a fully integrated ERP financial system
• Some exposure to Payroll and staff supervisory experience an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft desktop application skills

Interested in this opportunity?

Please send your CV to Anne Quinn at industry@accountancysolutions.ie or call Anne on 01-6797990 for a confidential discussion.