Senior Management Accountant - 2 days office

Robert Walters are partnering with a Dublin City organisation (2 days office) to hire a Senior Management Accountant for a 12 month FTC. Salary is €68,000 - €74,000 range DOE.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will report to the Finance Manager (Management and Statutory Accounts, Audit) and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You will also act as a trusted business partner to assigned business units within the Administration budget, providing insights that drive informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Manage month-end processes, including general ledger analysis, accruals, prepayments, deferred income/expenditure adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Management Reporting: Prepare management accounts for Board submissions, including insightful commentary on performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Statutory Financial Statements & Audits: Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and support external audits by compiling required documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and standardisation of financial processes to enhance efficiency.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior budget holders to review financial performance, prepare forecasts, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
• Compliance & Returns: Ensure timely submission of government department returns, CSO reports, and responses to Parliamentary Questions (PQs) or Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Key requirements of the Senior Management Accountant

• Be a fully qualified accountant with a recognised accounting qualification.
• Have at least 5 years’ relevant experience working with financial modules of Microsoft Business Central or similar finance technologies.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and attention to detail while maintaining a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

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