Temporary Financial Management Accountant
The Financial Management Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the finance function, introducing new initiatives, policies and procedures, and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver financial and tax services within the local authority. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to County Cork.
The Finance Department has responsibility for:
Financial and management accounting – preparation of revenue and capital budgets, and the Annual Financial Statement;
Management of long and short‑term finances, including investments and borrowings;
Development and improvement of financial systems;
Accounts Payable;
Accounts Receivable;
Payroll;
Commercial Rates;
Insurance;
Motor Taxation;
Procurement Management & Compliance;
Corporate Financial Governance oversight and Business Continuity;
Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on strategic management, accountability, performance management and customer service. As a key member of the finance management team you will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to fully utilize their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high‑performance culture.
Duties
Preparation of the statutory accounts;
Compilation and preparation of the statutory Local Authority Budget and capital programme;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to include auditors, the Department of Housing and Local Government, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), banks and funding providers;
Ensuring that the entities under the Chief Executive’s control adhere to currently accepted accounting standards and relevant codes of practice;
Management, control and development of the day‑to‑day operations of the Finance Department and its sections;
Monitoring and implementing/improving internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control and safeguarding of assets of the local authority;
Operation and development of the Council’s accounts receivable/debtor management functions, including loan administration and collection of commercial rates, goods & service charges, etc.;
Ensuring the Council is tax compliant;
Ensuring the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of statutory and other financial and management reports through the use of automated systems;
Monitoring, interpretation and reporting on monthly management accounts for senior management and their sections;
Preparation, implementation and ongoing review of the Local Authority’s finance plans, including management of capital budgets;
Financial planning and analysis, including ad‑hoc financial analysis and modelling;
Introduction of reporting structures and systems in line with new requirements of legislation, circulars, value‑for‑money reports, etc.;
Providing financial advice and assistance to internal departments to support the achievement of the Corporate Objectives and support devolved budgeting structures;
Cashflow Management, Treasury and Loan Reporting & Management;
Ensuring the adequacy of financial systems in the Council, and in particular, their support by adequate information systems;
Implementing changes in existing financial systems as required;
Promoting and assisting the implementation of good practice in risk management, procurement, value for money, shared services, efficiency and effectiveness;
Managing and developing staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency and working with a variety of non‑Finance teams;
Attendance at Council and committee meetings when required;
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Further Information and Role Specification are available on Cork County Council's Website.
Recruitment Section, Human Resource Management DirectorateCounty Library BuildingCarrigrohane RoadCorkT12 K335
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