Excellent opportunity to join an international company with an excellent reputation based in the North East. The company now has a requirement for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting into the Financial Controller and Finance Director, the company is highly regarded with a strong focus on reputation, quality, and delivery. It is a good opportunity for progression, have a variety of responsibilities and job satisfaction in an ever-changing environment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate.
Duties / Responsibilities:

• Financial reporting and management accounts preparation.
• Preparation of a management reporting pack with analysis and commentary on KPI’s, for internal and external distribution.
• Preparation of reconciliations and journal postings for the monthly management accounts.
• Ongoing working capital, cash flow and overhead management.
• Supporting the weekly, monthly, and annual budget and forecasting process.
• Maintaining customer master data and managing the debtor’s book.
• Ongoing revenue reconciliations and manage the fx risk through hedging.
• Preparation of the monthly VAT returns. Liaising with the Commercial and Operations functions internationally to support the business.
• Work with the finance team internationally who support the business with the statutory accounts, payroll, and tax submissions.
• Assist in areas of risk management and compliance and liaise closely with external auditors.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability. Proven ability to work as part of a team.

For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Martin Brennan or call Osborne on 041 9865058.

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• Coordination, Preparation and Review of Statutory Financial Statements in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant Company law requirements.
• Assist the team with the external audit liaising with group external auditors to ensure timely efficient audit completion on statutory financial statements.
• Working together with the Business Unit Finance teams on the annual audit to ensure a timely, clean and efficient audit process.
• Ad hoc tasks relating to the year end audit and day to day accounting function within the Lean Centre and/or Business Unit Finance Teams.
• Assisting with the closure of the year end ledgers on the ERP system and ensuring transactions appropriately dealt with and reconciled.
• Assisting with the uploading of budget data to the Oracle system to ensure the information is available for management accounts purposes and reconciles to budget files.

• Qualified Accountant. FETAC Level 8 Hons Degree in Accountancy, Business or related discipline
• 1-3 years PQE
• Proven capability to manage statutory accounts to completion and audit sign off, Knowledge and application of IFRS essential.
• Knowledge of integrated ERP system (preferably Oracle), Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Immediately available

SUMMARY OF ROLE:
We are currently recruiting for Financial Accountant for our client, a leading innovative specialised building materials producer, with operations in Europe, including Ireland and UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious recently qualified accountant to become a key member of a leading Ireland based Group’s finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the candidate will gain broad exposure to all aspects of the finance department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Timely production of Monthly management accounts including all associated reporting in line with group deadlines;
• Beginning to end responsibility for the preparation of annual financial statements under IFRS including active involvement in both audit preparation and delivery;
• Preparation of Annual budgets and Monthly forecasts;
• Ensure all company tax and statutory returns are completed and submitted on time;
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives;
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts and all balance sheet accounts;
• Perform internal audit reviews of subsidiaries;
• Manage direct reports and carry out reviews;
• Prepare ad-hoc tasks/reports for management as and when required;
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in industry a strong advantage;
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures;
• An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills;
• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative;
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of ERP systems;
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills;
• Be methodical, pay attention to detail and accuracy;
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn.
• Excellent planning and organising skills;
SALARY:
€60,000 to €70,000 per annum depending on experience.
WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, with the normal flexibility required on occasion to meet month end deadlines. The successful candidate will be required to work remotely for the duration of the lock down and an element of remote working will be part of the role going forward. The Group has a flexible approach to remote working.
JOB CODE:
QED0251

Financial Accountant required for my Cork based client - This is a position based in practice - 15 mins drive from Cork

• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities for several clients.
• Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analysed on a monthly basis in accordance with client timelines.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L
• Balance sheet variance analysis to include accurate and clear commentary for variances that arise.
• Provide management with accurate, reliable and timely financial information.
• Year end duties to include preparation of financial statements, audit file, audit queries, review.
• Complete and review all statutory returns to revenue.

Education and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant
• 3 years experience would be an advantage.
• Strong technical and excel expertise an essential requirement.
• Strong Analytical background with experience in preparing and presenting reports.
• Must have worked in fast paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software

To apply for this role pleae contact Maria Sheehy on 021847131 or email msheehy@sigmar.ie

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• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Statutory reporting and liaising with external auditors
• Corporate restructuring and tax planning work
• Financial analysis and financial support to the business
• Continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and systems development projects
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as required

• Fully qualified accountant with 0-3 years PQE in practice or industry
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with financial accounting and reporting systems
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Willingness to learn, progress and ability to assume responsibility
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Strong business acumen

• Coordination, Preparation and Review of Statutory Financial Statements in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant Company law requirements.
• Assist the team with the external audit liaising with group external auditors to ensure timely efficient audit completion on statutory financial statements.
• Working together with the Business Unit Finance teams on the annual audit to ensure a timely, clean and efficient audit process.
• Ad hoc tasks relating to the year end audit and day to day accounting function within the Lean Centre and/or Business Unit Finance Teams.
• Assisting with the closure of the year end ledgers on the ERP system and ensuring transactions appropriately dealt with and reconciled.
• Assisting with the uploading of budget data to the Oracle system to ensure the information is available for management accounts purposes and reconciles to budget files.

• Qualified Accountant. FETAC Level 8 Hons Degree in Accountancy, Business or related discipline
• 1-3 years PQE
• Proven capability to manage statutory accounts to completion and audit sign off, Knowledge and application of IFRS essential.
• Knowledge of integrated ERP system (preferably Oracle), Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Immediately available

Financial Accountant - Tipperary - Permanent

• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring all reports are issued in accordance with deadlines including weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Co-ordination and valuation of monthly and yearly stock takes.
• Preparation and submission of Revenue returns such as VAT, RTD, Intrastat, etc.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll and expenses and accompanying Revenue returns, upkeep of employee files.
• Ongoing general ledger maintenance – bank rec’s, balance sheet rec’s, fixed assets register, etc.
• First point of contact for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assisting with the year end audit.

The ideal candidate

• Min 3 years in an SME environment as a financial accountant
• Manufacturing/ Engineering industry experience is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge & be a team player.
• Previous experience preparing management accounts is required.
• Payroll processing experience is an advantage.
• PC literate

To apply for this role please contact Maria Sheehy on 0214847131 or email msheehy@sigmar.ie

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You will operate as a member of a highly qualified Audit Hub of approximately 75 auditors. The Hubrsquo;s remit is to provide audit services to the Businesses, Operations and Functions in France, UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Middle-East and South Africa in close liaison with Senior Management and Head Office entities. The main focus is to help the organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

As a member of the Audit team, you will have responsibility for undertaking audit reviews across Corporate and Institutional Banking, Securities Services, International Financial Services and the Domestic Markets business lines covering:

• BNP Paribas Dublin Branch
• BNP Paribas Securities Services Dublin Branch
• BNP Paribas Fund Administration Services (Ireland) Ltd
• Greenval Insurance DAC
• Darnell DAC
• BNP Paribas Vartry Reinsurance DAC
• Utexam Solutions Limited
• Utexam Logistics Limited
• BNP Paribas Ireland
• BNP Paribas Real Estate & Property Management Ireland Ltd
• BNP Paribas Property Management Personnel Services Ltd

Overall Job Purpose

To complement the existing skillset within the team by means of contributing product knowledge grounded in practical business experience. The Auditor will play an active role in the CIB, UK & ME Regions Hub, performing risk-based audit reviews and recommending solutions to identified issues and weaknesses.

Key Responsibilities

Main tasks are to be performed in line with professional standards of the IIA and Group internal guidelines, and comprise the following:

1. Participation in audit assignments as a member of an audit team with responsibilities to include:

• Ensuring the timely performance of his or her parts of the assignment whilst having regard for the main risks detailed in the Control Matrix.
• Ensuring that the Head of Assignment is kept updated with the progress of the assignment on a continuous basis.
• Preparation of summaries and conclusions to the phases of the assignment under his or her responsibility for review and approval by the Head of Assignment and lead the presentation of these to the relevant auditees.
• Input of all missions and associated documentation to the required hub and IG standard into the Hub audit drive and the finding/recommendation logging tool; UNIK.

2. Risk assessment:

• Assist in the performance of the Risk Assessment process.

3. Perform or participate in ad-hoc projects and investigations including Quality Assurance Reviews, Regulatory assignments and follow up of IG missions; non-lead role in detailed investigation of incidents (Special Assignment status).

4. Interaction with the management and staff of activities under their responsibility:

5. Follow up recommendations:

• Monitor the progress made by the persons responsible for the closure of recommendations
• Validate the closing of recommendations as specified in the appropriate procedures.

6. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Internal Audit department, in particular the tools and techniques used.

There may also be opportunities to participate in other reviews within the Paris CIB, UK & ME Regionrsquo;s scope outside the core business line coverage, ad-hoc investigations including Quality Assurance Reviews at other geographical locations, Regulatory assignments and non-lead roles in detailed investigations/Special Assignments.

Essential Experience:

• Product knowledge related to 1 or more of the businesses this role supports
• Past experience from an audit or consultancy department covering e.g. organisation, quality assurance, project management, risk management or operational risk is an advantage.

Qualification, Experience & Competencies

• Degree level qualification
• A recognized audit/accountancy qualification would be advantageous.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the following attributes
  • Commitment and drive
  • Strong ability to analyse & synthesize complex information
  • Thoroughness of approach, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a close-knit team.

Financial Security

bull; Knowledge: Staff must have a clear understanding of BNPP Group policies and requirements, and their own obligations under these standards. This includes ensuring that they understand the regulatory and Group requirements in relation to Financial Security, both at a general level, and specifically related to their role. Financial Security related matters include those connected to: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.

bull; Policies & Controls: Staff must adhere to the Grouprsquo;s Financial Security policies and local laws; ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to manage Financial Security related processes and risk (including in regard to customer due diligence and how they use the Grouprsquo;s products and services; and a maintaining a satisfactory understanding of transaction activity).

bull; Vigilance & Reporting: Staff must be vigilant to unusual or suspicious activity; and duly report or escalate to senior management or Compliance as appropriate. Activity referred to, may concern customers, counterparties, staff or other third parties. Staff must escalate known or suspected concerns relating to potential or actual: money laundering; terrorist financing; bribery or corruption; sanctions breaches or attempts to circumvent the sanctions regime; or any other wrongdoing (including fraud or theft).

Equality and Diversity
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.