The Role

Financial Accountant - Permanent
Reports to: Business Controller

Location: Kildare HYBRID**.

DESCRIPTION
This role will work closely with the Head of Finance, the Business Controller and the Heads of Departments and the Finance team to manage the completion and timely reporting of all financial accounts with specific emphasis on month-end reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Statutory Accounts and Month-end
• Overall responsibility for the journals and general ledger to ensure timely completion of month end process
• Ensure accurate capture of COGS in the manufacturing process to support Gross Margin analysis
• Monthly review of overheads
• Provide accurate month end reports to support the management accounts process
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Maintain Customer rebates and discounts
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance

Contributing to the development of new accounting / ERP system, programs, and procedures Assist in preparation of tax returns
Ad-hoc finance projects and to perform other related duties as assigned
Support to the cash management process/preparation of rolling cash flow statement
Currency Maintenance

The Person

SKILLS PROFILE
Qualifications/Experience
• Qualified accountant from recognized accountancy body
• Experience of working with ERP system is an advantage
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP / IFRS
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• An appreciation of Information Systems, processes and applications including Business Intelligence software

CORE COMPETENCIES
• A passionate, positive and personable individual, excited by a new challenge
• Attention to detail with an analytical, problem solving and inquisitive nature
• Strong business acumen and a refined commercial sense
• Ability to work independently using own initiative but also in a team environment
• Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks
• Excellent analytical, organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal) with the ability to adapt to differing situations & audiences