Financial Accountant, Construction

Financial Accountant, Construction, Monaghan

• Monaghan
• Contract
• Reference: 30716YR

Our client a highly successful international organisation working within the property sector are currently looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their team.

The role will report to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly and periodic Management Accounts and analysis on performance for consolidated group
• Month end close process - accruals, prepayments, intercompany charges, running depreciation, revaluations
• Ownership for ensuring all Group company balance sheets are fully reconciled on a regular basis, including intercompany account movements.
• Preparation of VAT Returns
• Analysing various cost centres across the business and their monthly spend and explanation of variances to budget/forecast
• Supervision of finance team members including the Accounts Payable team
• Fixed asset accounting with responsibility for maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Assist with efficient cashflow forecasting
• Assistance with ERP system developments and process improvements
• Involvement in the preparation of Statutory Accounts for individual entities and consolidated group accounts, liaising with external auditors

Ideal Candidate:

• The role would suit a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA)
• Minimum 2 years' post qualification experience in a similar role
• Ability to work off own initiative and meet strict deadlines in an efficient and timely manner
• Advanced level of MS Office and Excel (VLOOKUPs and Pivots)
• ERP experience and excellent data analysis skills are essential
• Experience in manufacturing would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience in US GAAP would be an advantage but not essential
• Capable of focusing on multiple projects while working towards deadlines in an ever-changing environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact in a confident and clear manner
• Ability to establish effective relationships within the business and with external parties as required

This role will be based on site.