A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm, and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS). This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and will report to the Financial Accounting Team Lead.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where there is a key focus on continuous improvement, while delivering high quality, reliable services to other divisions within Glanbia.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for posting high volume bank transactions to the nominal ledger and ensuring accuracy on a daily and weekly basis.
* On a daily basis complete bank reconciliations of high transaction volume accounts.
* Completion of multiple payment runs by running SAP programs to select vendors for payment and transmission to authorisers.
* Support with payment of urgent business critical transfers.
* Complete manual input bank transfers following relevant controls.
* Respond to payment queries and issues in a timely manner.
* Deliver payment improvement initiatives identified to reduce costs and increase productivity.
* Supports the payments team in ensuring all relevant Payment policies are implemented and adhered to.
* Maintains a strong set of financial controls ensuring that their area of responsibility is compliant with the group policy.
* Provide support for new payments systems.
* Develop a close working relationship with the Finance team in the business unit and across Glanbia.
* Provide payment reporting and support to business units across Glanbia.
* Manage the day-to-day delivery of all tasks in line with the service level agreement.
* Intercompany reconciliations and Fixed asset accounting monthly.
* Ad hoc work as required in the role to include systems testing and participation in project roll-outs.
Requirements & Skills
* Experience gained in a similar role in a multinational business environment.
* High degree of computer literacy with experience in MS Office (Excel) essential and SAP knowledge preferable.
* Experience with Blackline is preferable but not essential.
* Excellent data analytical skills.
* Ability to work with high volume transactions and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communicator with experience in engaging with customers, colleagues, Senior Management, and external service providers.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Self-starter capable of working in a close-knit team.
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn about company systems and procedures.
* Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential.
Work Environment
The opportunity will be based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on a hybrid basis.
What We Offer
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package.
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