Financial AssistantDepartment: Consultancy Employment Type: Full TimeLocation: DublinReporting To: Head Of Finance, Control & Reporting Compensation: €35,000 - €45,000 / yearDescription
ES Talent Management have partnered with Irelands leading energy provider.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will contribute to the preparation of financial data for internal and external reporting, while actively supporting the refinement of operational processes across the organisation. This position presents a unique opportunity for you to broaden your scope by becoming a contributor in driving our finance initiatives forward. Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting • Assist in the preparation of month-end reports and year-end financial statements. • Prepare and post adjusting journal entries as needed • Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures during the month-end and year-end close, promoting consistency and reliability in financial reporting. Month-End and Year-End Close:• Work closely with the team to plan and execute the month-end and year-end close processes.• Coordinate with other finance team members to ensure a cohesive and efficient closing process. • Prepare month-end files with all key monthly reconciliations, and support for key balance sheet accounts. Banking • Bank reconciliations • Work closely with the finance teams to ensure bank transactions are processed with all queries resolved in a timely manner. • Posting banking transactions, including payments/receipts/unpaid direct debits to customer accounts and bank charges to nominal ledger • Working closely with the Head of Finance to plan, monitor and control bank accounts General: • Revenue Commissioner submissions and returns (NORA, Duty, RCT) • Support smooth and efficient audit processes by assisting in the preparation of comprehensive documentation for both internal and external auditors. • Address any audit queries and provide the necessary support during audits. • Prioritise and manage tasks to meet established deadlines for month-end and year end reporting. • Support the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects as and when required.• Collaborate with other teams within the business for cross-cover, and for co-ordination of any tasks that impact on the financial reporting functions. • Interact with external/internal parties including customers, auditors and DCC Group Compliance teams, in a professional and courtesy manner. • Contribute to streamlining, and process improvements and standardisation activities of the team • Collaborate with and support the finance team as and when required • To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company • To demonstrate a willingness to promote the positive development of the business to all stakeholders of the business including customers, staff, and suppliers. • Other ad-hoc finance duties as required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education & Experience: • Possess a qualification minimum QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, part-qualified accountant, accounting technician • Minimum of 2 years' experience in similar role • Proficient in utilising technology and data, including web-based applications. • Demonstrated experience in impacting the quality and success of a finance function. Core Competencies: • Strong financial acumen and commercially focused. • Proven ability to work as part of a team. • Excellent attention to detail, with an ability and willingness to work in the detail and take a "hands-on" approach.• Positive, can-do attitude, displaying a high level of commitment & motivation. • Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities. • Demonstrates articulate and professional communication style. • Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional standards. • Ability to build strong business relationships. BenefitsPension, wellness allowance, 21 annual leave days (not including company days) The role is based in our Portlaoise office and is hybrid 2-3 days in the office subject to business needs.