Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email Role Profile Job Title: Financial AccountantDivision/Function: FTO - FinanceReports to (job title): Finance ManagerSummary Of The BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).Role SummaryThe NTMA finance function provides a range of financial and transaction support services to all business areas within the NTMA and other agencies including NAMA, SBCI and HBFI.This interesting and varied role, reporting to the Finance Manager – Reporting, will be responsible for the completion of a range of tasks within the NTMA's finance function including (but not limited to) producing reports for senior management, business partnering, stakeholder relationship management, monthly trial balance review and reconciliations, and will act as a key point of contact in the audit process.It represents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to take up a challenging position supporting the finance function service delivery in across a range of evolving and diverse businesses.Principal AccountabilitiesFinancial and management reporting Month end process including general ledger review, journal review and approval. Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, reporting and reconciliations. Preparation of regulatory reporting to external bodies including the Central Statistics Office and Central Bank of Ireland. Preparation of a range of annual and interim financial statements under FRS102. Preparation of the operating budgets and forecasts. Ad-hoc reporting including drafting of responses to Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests. Taxation/Compliance Assistance with the preparation of tax returns)( Audit Assist with the co-ordination and management of internal and external audits. OtherProvide ongoing financial support services to a wide range of business area management teams as required. Identifying and driving continuous improvements within the financial reporting team. Assisting with the documentation of processes/procedures/controls as required. ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) with 2+ years PQE.. Experience in financial services or in the banking sector is advantageous. SkillsStrong attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt quickly to the role and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable to change. A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results. Knowledge Knowledge of general ledger applications functionality (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.