Role Profile Job Title: Finance Control Accountant Division/Function: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, Finance Function Reports to: Head of Finance SBCI Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 02/02/2026 Summary of the Business Summary of the Business The 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 ("New ERA"), 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, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).
Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme The SBCI is the Irish national promotional institution created by the SBCI Act 2014 with the objective of delivering effective financial supports to Irish enterprises, in particular SMEs, addressing failures in the Irish credit market and driving competition and innovation.
The SBCI currently provides funding and guarantees to a range of finance providers to support the provision of long-term low-cost credit to SMEs in Ireland.
The SBCI continues to develop its range of financial supports to address market failures in the Irish credit market.
Role Summary The SBCI Finance function is seeking to recruit a Financial Control accountant with proven experience in financial and accounting control processes.
This role is within a small finance team, development of detailed knowledge of processes is anticipated in conjunction with working transversally across the various functions of the SBCI.
Principal Accountabilities The primary responsibilities of the role are outlined below: Develop, enhance and maintain strong internal controls over reporting processes, including monthly control meetings, remediation tracking, ensuring timely month end close, accurate financial records, and ensuring a robust financial control framework.
Drives continuous process improvements within financial control and participates in key finance and corporate projects as required.
Act as key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
Policies, procedures, and controls: maintain the accounting policy library and process SOPs; operate and evidence key banking controls; drive remediation findings through to closure.
Ensure timely month end close and accurate financial records through review and analysis.
Treasury management efficiency and control over cash flow, liquidity and risks.
Lead collaboration and interaction with functions to ensure the information is delivered accurately, timely and is effective in its use for understanding financial reporting and in the decision-making process.
Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure delivery of Key Performance Indicators ("KPI") and Management Information required to manage and control the business.
Finance Transformation initiatives, working closely with project teams to ensure effective implementation of new processes and systems.
Ad hoc reporting and other associated duties as required.
Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with three years post qualification experience in banking or financial services industry Extensive financial control experience gained in an accounting or financial control role Experience in an audit environment Must be highly adaptable, with an exceptionally organized approach Experience in stakeholder management Skills Strong attention to detail An ability to initiate change and be adaptive to changing circumstances Financially analytical with good problem-solving skills A positive outlook and a can-do attitude are essential Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike Ability to adapt quickly and work flexibly Skill in examining, developing, reengineering, and implementing financial policies and procedures Knowledge Detailed knowledge of FRS 102 / IFRS Knowledgeable in financial control frameworks Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft packages Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply.
It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.
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.
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.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.