Our client, a leading international Engineering company is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in Maynooth. This is a permanent position with hybrid working 2 days from Home.
This role will involve managing and maintaining financial records, preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with Irish accounting standards, preparing cashflow reports to Treasury and general cash management.
Key Responsibilities of Financial Accountant:
Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and submitted to the group consolidation system.
Perform cash flow forecasting on weekly and monthly timelines, collaborating with project and commercial teams to gather accurate data and ensure timely submission.
Manage lease accounting, including updating the leasing tool under IFRS16 requirements.
Generate and analyze weekly billable reports, focusing on underutilization within operational teams.
Prepare year-end audit files and coordinate with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
Support various finance-related tasks and project assignments as needed.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, ensuring accurate submission to the group consolidation system.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and enhancements to financial procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
Hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA or ACCA).
A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in accounting, with a solid understanding of Irish tax and accounting standards.
Expertise in financial reporting standards and IFRS.
Construction industry experience is highly desirable.
Proficiency in SAP is essential.
Comprehensive knowledge of Irish tax laws, including VAT, PAYE/PRSI/USC regulations.
Familiarity with Revenue Online Service (ROS) and Irish VAT compliance.
If you would like a confidential discussion and more information on this Senior Financial accountant role contact Michelle Miley.
michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie
+353 90 6450667