Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Purpose of the Role
This role is within the Group Finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role within the areas of Group reporting, assisting in the management of annual audit, internal governance reviews and ensuring compliance with Group Policy & procedures as well as a wide range of other responsibilities. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified accountant to learn and get exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving business.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Assisting with management of the annual external audit
Assisting with preparation of the monthly consolidation
Assisting in conducting balance sheet reviews of all group operating companies once per quarter
Summarising findings back to CFO as well as Audit, Risk & Finance Committee
Conducting detailed control reviews as directed by CFO / Group Financial Controller
Responsible for updating of Policies and procedures across the Group as directed by CFO and Group Financial Controller
Responsibility for identification of eligible grants and assisting operating Finance teams in the successful completion of claims and were necessary, co-ordinate the assistance of external specialists to assist in the process
Responsible for completion of all reporting to Agri Food Regulator as well as Enterprise Ireland
Approving weekly supplier and payroll payments
Approving FX trades on daily basis
Ad hoc projects and assisting with systems implementations and upgrades
Essential Skills & Knowledge
To have an open mindset and a willingness to grasp responsibility as offered and deliver on tasks assigned particularly when these are challenging and new
Practice background with experience of audit and financial statements a necessity
Comfortable interacting with senior management and other functional areas
Good communication & presentation skills
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
Previous experience of governance / internal audit would be a distinct advantage
Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of team
Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
Attention to detail and a desire to complete work to a high standard is a prerequisite
Excellent IT skills required, experience of RPA and/or VBA an advantage but not required
Experience of SUN / Infor Accounting system an advantage
Ability to speak French, Portuguese or Spanish an advantage but not required.
FMCG experience preferred.
Keelings Values
People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.
Recruitment Process
CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
Phone Screening
1st Interview
2nd Interview
Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people
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