Our client, a public sector body, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join their team on a contract basis based in Bray.
As part of a team and reporting to the Head of Finance, the key duties and responsibilities include:
Supporting senior Finance colleagues in ensuring the operation of an effective financial planning and monthly financial performance management process so that the organisation can deliver the maximum amount of safe service while operating within the limits of the budget made available to it.Taking responsibility where required for management of finance staff, financial systems, financial processes, and financial data, and proactive management of any shared responsibility in this regard.Completing the Annual Estimates and Service Planning processes, consistent with the organisation's accountability framework and good practice.Reviewing and signing off relevant management accounting and financial accounting information including accruals/prepayments, cost transfers, monthly and ad-hoc reports, cost containment reports, forecasts, cash reports, and annual financial statement information.Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Pay & Numbers Strategy framework.Supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring that the members of the management team and other budget holders have timely access to the financial information, including analysis and commentary, they require to meet their obligations & responsibilities.Providing analytical input to the process of identifying, assessing, implementing, and monitoring Service Improvement and Cost Containment plans.Supporting and participating in the ongoing review and improvement of the system of Internal Financial Controls, including but not limited to:Financial Controls Assurance GroupStandards of financial propriety and regularityCompliance with Procurement RuleFinancial/governance/compliance aspects of managing the relationship with funded service providersMaximising income generation, billing, and collectionCash handlingCompliance with National Financial Regulations and other relevant policies, procedures, and guidelinesEngagement with Internal Audit and implementation of IA recommendationsEngagement with C&AG and implementation of management letter recommendationsTax complianceManagement of stocks, debtors, and cashAnnual Internal Controls Questionnaire and Controls Assurance ProcessMaintenance of the financial risk registerRequirements: Membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent.Record of achievement in a senior financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation.Understanding & experience of finance and budgeting systems in a large computerised organisation.High-level user experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system software in a large organisation.Strong experience of strategic financial management and financial planning, as relevant to this role.Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.This is an excellent opportunity to join a worthwhile organisation and utilise your experience.
Hours are 35 per week with 30 days annual leave.
To apply, please email your CV to Yvonne Rafter, our consultant managing this assignment, via the email link below or contact
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