Accountancy Solutions: Discovering Talent

Systems Accountant, Remote

• Dublin City Centre
• Contract
• Industry
• Reference: 24563YR2

Our client a highly regarded Charity working across Ireland are currently looking to recruit a Systems Accountant to join them to Manage a systems Transformation project. This role can mainly be done remotely.

This is a Purpose Only Contract working 35 hours per week. The specific purpose is to assist the finance team on
the Digital Transformation project.

The successful candidate will work closely with the FMS providers in the design, configuration, testing & live implementation of the system. As part of Digital Transformation project. This will involve implementing a new Chart of
Accounts and Reporting structure. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Digital Transformation project advising on the accounting and financial impact of the organisations replacement of multiple systems.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and results orientated finance professional with experience in a busy finance function and in the management of staff. Previous FMS implementation experience preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience. This is a Remote role but will require some onsite activities in Dublin 


FINANCIAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT MANAGER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Accountabilities:

Accounting Practices

• Become familiar with the organisations current accounting practises and requirements
• Input the organisation requirements into the design and implementation of the FMS
• Keep good standard practise to the fore in the design and implementation of the FMS.
• Be particular in continuing to make the organisation compliant with charity reporting regulations (SORP).
• Ensure the new system captures requirements for statutory audits.

Chart of Accounts s Reporting Structure

• Implement the organisation new Chart of Accounts & reporting structure in the new FMS
• Manage the logistics of migrating data from existing structure
• Work with other departments to implement the new reporting structure in all applications across the
  organisation

Financial Reporting and Review

• Input to the design and implementation of bi-monthly financial statements with supporting schedules
• Ensure the organisations statutory reporting requirements are met for year end
• Ensure the organisations reporting on the new FMS meets the reporting criteria required by external stakeholders

Data Migration

• Plan and execute the migration of the financial data from legacy systems.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Testing and Validation

•  Develop test cases and perform, system testing (Unit, integration, CAT)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues

Training Support

• Train end users and create documentation, and process manuals.

General Ledger Function

• Input to the design and implementation of the general ledger function such as journal processing, accruals and prepayment processing, reversing and reclassification journals etc.
• Input to the design and implementation of a new budget management process.
• Implement the upload and reconciliation of weekly and monthly payroll files
• Oversee migration of opening balances and prior year comparatives from existing system.

Bank Reconciliation Fundraising

• Input to the design and implementation of bank management and bank reconciliation
• Work with fundraising on the import of income from fundraising sources and reconciliation of same

Debtors Ledger and Funder Reports

• Implement debtors for the organisation in the new FMS (limited)
• Ensure schedules required for funders are forthcoming from FMS and where required Operations.

Fixed Asset Register

• Input to the design and implementation of the Fixed Assets including accounting for Leases
• Work with IT and other Departments on Asset Tracking including purchase, movement and obsolescence.
• Establish reconciliation processes for asset management
• Oversee migration of assets including all accounting components required.

Purchase to Pay

• Migrate accounts payable invoice function from an customised solution to the new FMS
• Introduce, in a time scale to be agreed, purchase requisitioning / purchase ordering
• New features expected to be implemented include approval process for purchases and/or invoices; managing AP through use of softcopy documents, creation of new reports to manage the purchase to pay process.

Systems Administration s Training

• Develop processes and procedures to accompany the new FMS
• Set up and management of users on the system
• Create training material as needed for the organisation and finance department
• Train end users as part of the implementation

Communication s Collaboration

• Communicate with end users, managers and the wider organisation on changes and timelines
• Work with the Project Management Office on the FMS implementation
• Work with the vendors of FMS implementation
• Work with other managers and departments when required as part of the Athrú programme
• Work with the organisations change management lead on the creation and execution of change management plans
• Work closely with the Finance Department, Finance Manager and Head of Finance, throughout

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experienced Qualified accountant - CMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA
• A minimum of three years' recent experience in a similar finance management role
• Hands on experience with financial implementation or upgrades
• Project Management certification
• Strong accounts preparation, production, and presentation experience, within set deadlines and cycles
• Previous experience implementing financial systems
• Strong knowledge of how IT systems can support efficient financial workflows
• Strong experience providing training to managers on financial policies and procedures
• Experience working in a small finance team supporting a large, fast-paced organization with a multi-site structure is desirable

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent numerical ability, analytical ability and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT/system skills in advanced Excel skills (minimum standard VLOOKUP's, Sumifs,).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of how IT systems can support efficient financial workflows and provide effective business support
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized

Fantastic opportunity to work with a well regarded charitable organisation with the added benefit of remote working.

If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: 01 6797990

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