Overview
My client is a long established business in the automotive industry who, due to growth and expansion, is looking to appoint a new Financial Controller to the Dublin team. This is a newly created role and will include managing daily accounting operations, overseeing financial reporting to manufacturers and management, ensuring compliance with internal policies & external regulations and overseeing all budgeting & forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly financial statements, analyse results, and highlight trends and deviations to management.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in creating and managing dealership budgets and forecasts and analyse financial performance against these goals.
* Cash Management: Maintain an effective cash management system and forecast cash needs to ensure the business has adequate funds.
* Internal Controls: Establish and manage internal financial controls and policies to safeguard assets, ensure accountability, and mitigate risks.
* Oversee the accounting office staff, provide coaching, mentoring, and career development to attract, retain, and develop the team.
* Operational Support: Provide financial reports and analysis to department managers to help them understand their performance and develop action plans for improvement.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with dealership accounting processes, policies, and relevant financial laws and regulations.
* Auditing: Coordinate with external auditors and assist with internal audits and the preparation of required financial documentation.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
* Prior experience in the Motor industry essential
* A strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to drive operational excellence and financial growth.
* Expertise in general ledger, financial statement preparation, and month-end closing procedures
* Exceptional ability to interpret financial data, identify issues, and provide actionable insights.
* Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team, and strong written and oral communication skills to liaise with management and staff.
* A high level of organization and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial matters.
* Competence in various financial management software and systems used by dealerships. Experience in CDK/Autoline a major advantage.
Newly Qualified Accountant – Dublin South West
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