Financial Accountant – Group Reporting

Matrix Recruitment

Wexford; Wicklow; Laois, Kilkenny

MATRIX RECRUITMENT GROUP are actively looking for a FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – GROUP REPORTING . Our client is a leading food manufacturer operating within global markets. The location base is Co. Kilkenny and you will report to the Group Reporting Manager. Main responsibility will be the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts for actual, forecast and budget . The Financial Accountant will also hold a role in the preparation of the published interim accounts and annual report, in addition to the testing and implementation of significant improvements in the Group consolidation system, SAP BCS. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts to strict deadlines for inclusion in monthly board reporting. Preparation of monthly group consolidated EBITA flash report for circulation to the Ireland Operating Executive. Preparation of Ireland Group consolidated forecast accounts to strict deadlines for inclusion in forecast board reporting. Key point of contact for Ireland business unit in relation to month end, forecast, budget and statutory queries. Testing of new developments/features being implemented in BCS (in order to maximise BCS’ capabilities and significantly improve and streamline the Group’s consolidation and reporting process), and regression testing of the system and system-driven reports following these implementations. On-going liaising with all key stakeholder groups including Ireland business units and the Business Services/IT departments to resolve system, process and accounting issues arising. Pro-active approach to ongoing process development to reflect changing and evolving needs. Preparation of various disclosure requirements in interim results and annual report. Assist with various disclosure requirements in Ireland’s statutory accounts. Liaising with external auditors to facilitate their review of interim and year end consolidation including relevant notes to the financial statements. Other ad hoc finance project work as required. Qualifications. Qualified Financial Accountant. Skills & Experiences. Relevant post qualification experience. Technically competent and good knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of SAP and/or BCS would be an advantage. Strong attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Strong written communication and reporting ability. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels across the Group. Proficient Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Office Word skills. Please send in your most up to date CV to Suzanne Dunne at matrixrecruitment.ie for consideration. Matrix Recruitment Group is committed to providing a professional service where all CV's are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without candidate’s knowledge or consent. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2464 days ago