My client based in Central Cork, are a large religious organisation.
They are looking to add to their team a Financial Accountant.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for all accounts procedures, implementing and overseeing financial strategy and compliance, including budgeting and engagement with external auditors.
This role would be ideally suited for candidates who are looking to achieve an excellent life/work balance whilst also being able to influence and shape the financial direction of the charity.
Responsibilities Prepare and present the quarterly management accounts, budgets, and other required financial and business reports for the charity as required.
Prepare annual consolidated accounts for multiple entities in accordance with recognised financial reporting standards, charity and company law.
Management of all bank accounts and investment portfolios.
Oversee and review insurance cover on charity properties and properties held in trust.
Liaise with the auditors as required.
Ensure all statutory and other returns are lodged.
Negotiate and liaise with service providers on behalf of the Charity.
Design and implement financial priorities in line with its pastoral plan and future strategic opportunities.
Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial procedures, controls and structures to deliver the effective, economical and efficient management of charity funds and review of their effectiveness.
Develop, implement and review the strategic vision plan and funding targets for the charity.
Prepare funding applications and report as appropriate.
Liaise with the Trustees to maintain and manage the diocesan financial risk register to ensure effective management of identified risks and remedial action where necessary.
Oversee risk management strategies, internal controls and fraud prevention, ensuring that financial and operational risks are identified and managed.
Develop, update and adhere to relevant policies and procedures and internal financial controls.
Requirements A member of a recognised accountancy body such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Five years post-qualification experience with the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the post.
Experience and proficiency in accounting software systems.
Extensive working knowledge of financial regulations including Charities SORP is desirable but not essential.
Show evidence of self-motivation and direction with a proven track record of delivering results.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work with people in an empathic manner.
Strong organisational skills, specifically: an ability to plan and work efficiently to establish own priorities, allocate time and effort accordingly and identify and overcome possible obstacles to planned achievement.
A clean current driving licence and use of a car.
Salary and benefits Salary €57,000-€60,000 21 days holidays Pension For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contact Conal O'Connor at Brightwater Recruitment, or click on the apply button below To view all live jobs with Brightwater and market insights, please visit our website; Skills: Financial Accounting Monthly Accounting Consolidated Financial Year End Close