Financial Accountant – Fixed Term Contract

Job Overview.

Experience: 3-5 Years Years Sector: Financial Accounting

My client, a leading irish brand, is looking to hire an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Finance Department on a Fixed Term 11 month contract. 

This person will be a key member of the Finance Function, working with the Financial Controller and assisting in the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts, Annual Budget and Year-end audit. 
           
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting in preparation and review of the Annual Budget process.
• Preparation and review of Channel & Depot reporting including the analysis of the results versus budget and prior year.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Management Accounts, with responsibility for key areas of the P & L and Balance Sheet.
• Assisting in reviewing & updating of financial controls to ensure the integrity of the financial records.
• Contributing to the year-end audit and statutory accounting process of statutory companies.
• The preparation of regulatory returns on monthly and bi monthly basis.
• The provision of key information to the business including pricing and margin forecasting ✓
• Involvement on other ad-hoc projects.

 Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualified accountant, with at least two years post qualification experience
• Have experience of bringing accounts to P & L and Balance Sheet stage
• Demonstrate strong Management Accounting knowledge
• Experienced in budgeting in both P & L and Balance sheets and have a strong understanding of variance analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage workloads to meet tight reporting timelines.
• Have worked with an ERP system, JDE accounting systems experience advantageous but not essential
• The candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable working on their own initiative 
• Numerate with good PC (MS Excel, Word) skills

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