Financial Accountant Role
The role of a financial accountant is multifaceted, encompassing month-end reporting, statutory accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, tax, and company secretariat responsibilities. The position is supported by the Finance Excellence Centre (FEC) in Maidenhead, UK, and the Global Transaction Centre (GTC) in Manila.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accounting & Reporting:
1. Monthly and annual business reporting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow (management and statutory accounts).
2. Month-end journal postings and SAP report generation for review and analysis.
3. Management of external audit and key liaison point throughout the process.
* Controls:
1. Coordination of internal controls across the Irish business.
2. Assessment of control environment and reporting results to head office.
* Business Partnering:
1. Control of indirect and customer service/logistics costs, working with local and UK teams to ensure targets are met.
2. Ongoing Work Capital (OWC) forecasting for the year, collaborating with Sales and marketing teams to meet Ireland's targets.
3. Communication and agreement on recharges with UK and Central teams.
* Treasury:
1. Liaison with central treasury regarding cash pooling.
2. Management of local bank accounts, supported by the GTC team.
* Tax:
1. Preparation of local VAT returns using JDE in-house system.
2. Submission of tax returns to Irish Revenue.
3. Management of relationship with external tax partner PwC for corporation tax return completion.
* Company Secretarial:
1. Filing of statutory accounts and returns as required by local regulations in Ireland.
* Commercial Finance:
1. Quarterly trade investment reconciliations to SAP, highlighting potential opportunities and risks.
2. Collaboration with Revenue Management team on strategy and investment.
1. Ad hoc:
2. Management of relationship with 3rd party stakeholder