Background:
Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
Corporate Accountant
Contract Duration/Type: 1 Year Specific Purpose Contract
Location: Blanchardstown
Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid
Overview of the role:
The Corporate Accountant is a key role supporting our Corporate Finance and Tax teams. You will be a crucial business partner to Heads of Department, transforming financial data into actionable strategies. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient running of the corporate overhead portfolio, drive process automation, and deliver insightful, accurate financial reporting that underpins strategic decision-making.
Duties of the Role include:
Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis
* Deliver insightful analysis of monthly management accounts, partnering with Heads of Department to translate financial data into actionable strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Perform deep-dive variance analysis to uncover the key drivers of departmental performance, presenting your findings to support forecasting and strategic planning.
* Reporting of discretionary spend and identifying trends.
* Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for Overheads departments.
* Forge strong relationships with department owners, acting as their key financial advisor to help them manage their departments effectively.
Financial Reporting & Control
* Prepare and manage the monthly submission of Corporate reports for Profit and Loss and balance sheets, including the reporting of key metrics.
* Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Workday, assisting with internal controls and external audits.
* Drive the accurate and timely reporting, reconciliation, and billing of all Intercompany transactions within the overhead department.
* Work with the Corporate team to ensure timely and comprehensive completion of tax reporting, including bimonthly VAT, Intrastat, and VIES returns, as well as CSO surveys.
* Understand, identify, and escalate any financial risks found in tasks performed.
* Support internal and external audit processes by providing timely documentation and clear explanations/backup.
* Ad hoc projects as needed
* Adherence with company code of conduct
Process Improvement & Automation
* Actively drive technology advancements within Finance and the wider business.
* Work with the Finance team to identify and lead the automation of manual processes and reports, leveraging tools available
Team Collaboration & Communication
* Work closely with the Shared Service Centre on reporting, recording, and distributing intercompany recharges.
* Proactively provide regular feedback to the Finance Manager and collaborate with fellow accountants.
* Effectively highlight key information and insights when communicating via emails and reports.
* Champion the value of the Corporate Reporting function to internal stakeholders across the business.
Required Skills/Experience for this role:
* 4 years experience working in a similar environment
* Qualified or Part qualified accountant in the process of your Accounting Exams
* Strong IT and systems skills (with a focus on Financial Systems and controls – experience of process flow (re)design and implementation). Proficient with Workday, Concept, Excel, Google applications, Power BI desirable.
* Highly Analytical: You have a natural ability to think laterally, challenge ineffective processes, and derive meaningful insights from complex data.
* Proactive & Results-Driven: You work on your own initiative to a very high standard and are focused on meeting deadlines and achieving targets.
* Excellent Communicator: You can build strong relationships and present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
* Commercially Astute: You have a strong appreciation for the needs of a dynamic, multi-national organisation.
* Organised & Efficient: You possess strong time management skills, can multi-task effectively, and know how to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
* A Collaborative Team Player: You enjoy helping and supporting individuals and teams, promoting a positive environment while ensuring the job gets done.
Please note:
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
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