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R2S Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established Irish business based in Co. Meath.Working directly with senior finance leadership, this Group Financial Accountant is a key role in the finance department, taking direct responsibility for ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cash flow projections, and internal controls throughout the organizational structure.
Main job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* General Ledger & Financial Reporting: Maintain and reconcile general ledgers across multiple entities, prepare monthly management accounts and consolidated group reports, post journals for accruals and adjustments, and monitor intercompany transactions while maintaining comprehensive audit trails
* Banking & Treasury Management: Oversee daily bank reconciliations for EUR, GBP, and USD accounts, manage group-wide cash allocation and invoice discounting, support treasury forecasting, and plan USD currency contracts
* ERP Systems & Cost Control: Manage ERP processes for general ledger and reporting, ensure adherence to financial controls across all companies, monitor overhead trends, and conduct group-wide cost analysis of business activities
* VAT, Compliance & Audit Support: Prepare and submit VAT returns and statutory filings for Ireland and UK, support annual audits by compiling reconciliations and schedules, and maintain documentation for general ledger accounts
* Commercial Analysis & Reporting: Support monthly stock and contribution reporting, analyse financial variances and highlight risk areas, provide financial insights, and track weekly distribution and storage costs
* Process Documentation & Controls: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all financial processes, ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures, and support various regulatory and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Qualifications & Experience:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA) with 3+ years’ experience in a similar group-level accounting or reporting role
* Previous experience working in the FMCG sector is a plus
* Experience with an ERP system (Business Central is a plus) and very good level of Excel and analytical skills;
* An ambitious individual who wants to progress their career in a continuously growing business.
* Willingness to travel upto 25%
For further information please reach out directly to Kate Mulcahy (katemulcahy@r2srecruitment.com)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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