Finance Governance Specialist

Elevate Partners is a boutique Search Firm dedicated to Financial Services appointments across Europe. Covering sectors such as:

• Accounting and Finance
  
• Asset and Wealth Management
  
• Aircraft Leasing
  
• Energy and Infrastructure
  
• ESG and Sustainability
  
• Investment Banking
  
• Private Equity
  
• Risk and Compliance
  

Job Description

Our client, one of Ireland's leading energy companies, is experiencing significant growth and expansion within its Dublin office and is now seeking to hire a Newly Qualified Financial Accountant to join its centralised Key Control Testing (KCT) function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant from an audit/internal audit/risk & governance background to make the move into industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the annual Key Control Testing programme to best practice standards.
• Input into the assessment of the control environment, evaluating business processes and understanding the controls, risks and exposures involved.
• Report on whether key controls are operating effectively, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide assistance and advice on governance and compliance matters.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects within the KCT function.

Requirements

• Newly qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with up to 1 year PQE.
• Governance-related qualification or training desirable.
• Strong understanding of best practice governance, risk and compliance.
• Strong auditing skills, with the ability to identify issues, root causes and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with strong reporting and Excel skills.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work well both on own initiative and as part of a team.

On offer is a strong benefits package, along with the opportunity to join a well-established Irish energy firm at an exciting time of growth.