Vacancy Name
Group Senior Management Accountant
Vacancy No
VN1449
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Location Country
Ireland
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
Xeinadin Ireland are expanding their central finance function and we are now appointing a Group Senior Management Accountant role that will be office based in our Ballsbridge office.
Key Responsibilities
Production of monthly management accounts to include production of clean balance sheet with full set of reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and departmental P&Ls by HO function.
Entity P&Ls due to group finance on WD5
Departmental P&Ls due to Heads of department on WD6
Balance sheet analysis and reconciliations due on WD7
Monthly analysis and commentary of P&L by department, region, hub and project for review by department Directors. Variance analysis to include month on month (MoM), year on year (YoY) and versus budget/forecast. Preparation of monthly "exceptional" cost reclass for HO entities
Deputy Business partner for HO cost centers to include planning, cost reviews and recharge policies.
Timely preparation and review of full suite of balance sheet reconciliations with minimal unreconciled or aged transactions
External loan balances reconciled monthly with balances formally agreed with bank and Investor lenders annually. Monthly interest accruals in line with terms of senior facility agreement and interest SWAP. Compliance with IFRS9 when accounting for transaction costs.
Maintain register of lenders for each facility and assist with obtaining WHT clearance for foreign lenders. Reconcile WHT control account and ensure that tax is transferred to HMRC accordingly.
Review monthly group recharges and accurate processing of group loan transactions e.g. relating to shares or tax. Ensure compliant with group transfer pricing policies for management services and other recharges.
Implement flex benefit accounting, invoicing and reconciliations to ensure uniformity of approach and treatment in P&L and balance sheet across group wide.
Review of group loans for recoverability and provisions under IFRS9 (ECL) and lead bi-annual dividends procedures in compliance with local regulations
Monthly review of investment costs and assessment of impact of changes to legal structure.
VAT return for HO VAT group, submission via Xero (MTD), reconciliation of control accounts and transfer of funds to clear down balances in VAT group.
Prepared deliverables for HO tax advisors in line with annual compliance calendar – first port of call with external advisors for queries on costs or balance sheet items that may be tax sensitive.
Review of groupwide tax packs prepared by FCs to understand and implement group relief adjustments at year end.
HO finance processes and procedures to be developed and documented
Holiday cover for Senior Management accountant – to include calculation of inter-company recharges and month end reconciliations and management accounting.
Other tasks and projects as directed by Group Finance Manager
Key Requirements
Professional accounting qualification with strong record of academic achievement at degree level and prior.
3 years minimum industry experience with extra credit given for previous exposure to highly acquisitive businesses, Private equity funded business, professional services and business partnering.
Excellent communication skills required for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders – confidence handling complex issues at Director and FC level.
Proven ability to develop internal processes and procedures.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and organize workload accordingly
* Highly personable character who can quickly build relationships across the business
* Positive attitude to change and a fast-paced environment
Outstanding attention to detail with high standards of presentation and accuracy
Continuous learning and improvement mentality
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and deliverables.
Additional Requirements
Model
Office Based
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
* Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
* Business closure over Christmas*
* Life Assurance x4 annual salary
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
* Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
* PMI single or family
* Critical Illness Cover
* Cash plan
* Cycle to work
* Eye care
* Dental
* subject to exceptions and business needs