• Reporting and preparation of monthly accounts, managing company finances, preparation of cashflows, budgets and forecast.
• Responsible for all ledgers, ensuring on time payments and collections,
• Ensuring timely completion and filing of all returns required by Revenue, CSO, etc.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of fixed asset register
• Responsible for orderly organising and filing of all documentation pertaining to the department and any GDPR requirements.
• Preparation of monthly payroll, supervising week payroll and monitoring of hours worked for all employees, knowledge of payroll and time recoding systems and legislation would be an advantage.
• Monitoring and reporting on production efficiencies, stock management and safeguarding companys assets
• Leading role in cost control in all departments and with suppliers, identify potential savings and implementing. of price proposals for new products. Reviewing and agreeing supplier and customer contracts.
• Implementing and maintaining ERP and information systems that will meet the companies requirements and the needs of various departments
• Monitoring and reporting KPIs to management and other departments and preparation of ad hoc reports
• Responsible for IT infrastructure, both hardware and software applications
• Active role in HR and assisting management- e.g. employee handbook, disciplinary issues

• Newly qualified or part -qualified Accountant
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Excel
• Proactive attitude to implementing solutions and problem solving
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

• Assist with preparation of year end Financial accounts for audit and liaising with external auditors
• Assist with Annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Assist with preparation of monthly management reporting
• Assist with preparation of year end Tax returns
• Preparation of both routine and ad hoc management reports
• Preparation of Vat returns
• Assist with continuous improvement of financial reporting processes
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as required

• Part qualified accountant
• Strong MS Office, Excel skills and familiarity with financial accounting systems
• Fast learner able to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytic abilities
• Good business acumen

• Assist with the Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Manage the working capital of the Company, develop a cash reserves policy for the company .
• Participate in the budgeting process, review overhead base with a view to keeping overheads within the budget levels set
• Prepare Monthly and annual Financial statements highlighting any areas of risk which may exist within the business
• Authorise bank payments and ensure all suppliers are paid in a timely manner
• Fixed Assets Management - Maintain control on all Capital expenditure ensuring best practice is observed throughout the company Introduce appropriate procedures and process to assist the same.
• Liaise with Auditors and assist as required during the audit.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Payroll - Manage the payroll system in an efficient manner. Ensure that all PAYE/PRSI and Universal charges and levies are maintained in an up-to-date manner at all times. If BIK applies for any employee ensure it is re coded accurately and in accordance with revenue rules.
• Senior Team Participation
• Assist with the current implementation of SAGE

• Fully or Part Qualified qualified Accountant with experience in practice or industry
• Excellent IT Skills
• Use of accounting packages SAGE advantage not essential
• Previous experience introducing a new accounting package advantage
• Management Accounts Preparation
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to take ownership of work and decision making skills
• Flexible attitude to work

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to deadline
• Assist with preparation of annual Budgets and monitor spend
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Debtors/Creditors ledger
• Assist with regulatory, statutory and internal audits
• Analyse and update standard costs, review monthly stock take
• Preparation of annual audit file and work closely with auditors
• Ensure all Revenue returns are completed correctly and filed on time.
• Prepare monthly Board Finance Report
• Payroll cover if necessary

• ACCA/ACA Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant
• Experience with Sage knowledge an advantage but not essential
• Strong experience with Excel and IT Skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Experience managing and coordinating staff to meet deadlines
• Ability to work on won initiative and towards tight deadlines

Mission

In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and innovation, CIB Finance & Tax mission is to act as an effective strategic partner in delivering quick, reliable transparent financial performance information and analysis to our stakeholders, while still maintaining our mission of independent control. Thus, our DNA is made of three essential ingredients:

• Reliable and pertinent financial information based on adopting appropriate accounting policies and standards, utilising the Grouprsquo;s management reporting principles and standards;
• Value added analysis with contributions from other key partners
• Creating stakeholders affinity to answer to their needs and create space for pro-activity and anticipation of client future needs.

The mission of the Business and Financial Analysis function is to satisfy the needs of financial information of internal stakeholders, ensuring quality in the information and providing a full understanding of profitability on how revenues and expenses are calculated and attributed to each business line and function housed by all entities and legal vehicles within the scope of CIB in Ireland, including but not limited to:

1. BNP Paribas Dublin Branch
2. BNP Paribas Ireland
3. Utexam Logistics Limited
4. Utexam Solutions Limited
5. Utexam Commodities Limited ndash; Esomet
6. BNP Paribas Securities Services ndash; Dublin Branch
7. BNP Paribas Fund Administration Services - BPFASL
8. Vartry RE

Objectives, Responsibilities and Functions:

Work in strict coordination with the support hub in Madrid (MFSC ndash; Madrid Finance Service Centre) and under the direct supervision of the Head of Financial and Business Analysis in all areas directly associated with this division of the Finance & Tax Department.

The role will initially focus on BP2S business so a strong knowledge of this area is key. The role will be responsible for delivering performance management reports as directed for all entities in scope but with a focus on BP2S initially, presenting reports to the Head of Financial and Business Analysis and where requested presenting them to the Heads of the concerned Business Lines, Heads of Functions and local CFO. Particular emphasis to be focused on accuracy, completeness, integrity and adherence to reporting deadlines.

This role will particularly focus on Profit & Loss and Balance sheet in addition to supplementary reporting in relation to these. Collaborative correspondent to Regional Finance (Finance EMEA Hub) is paramount to the success of this role.

Contributor to the preparation of all information - or centralization of other Finance & Tax Areas contributions - for the Board of Directors of all entities under remit.

Participate in the performance and on-going enhancements to the daily financial accounting control environment via continuous interaction with the Oxygen Services Platforms and the Head of B&FA.

Ensure assistance is provided in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure the preparation of Statutory Accounting and processes for external audit within dates and timeframes agreed with the respective Audit Committees. Liaise with external Auditors in the annual audit process, Internal Auditors / Inspection Generale, and MFSC. Recommend and seek to implement procedures and processes that improve the overall performance of the Finance and Business analysis function.

Provide support to all Business Lines or functions in any review of their business / activity.

Participate and support all relevant Head Office, Regional and Local Projects that impact on the B&FA Area. This may entail taking direct ownership or responsibility for specific projects, if and when assigned.

Cross training within the Finance & Tax Function and other local Functions, Areas and Departments. On-going familiarity with the Grouprsquo;s accounting reporting policies and standards. Ensure appropriate documented files are maintained and filed for later review by Internal and/or External Auditors. Development and maintenance of properly documented procedures for the financial accounting division.

Areas of responsibility

1. Performance Management. Design and development of high quality performance management reports to Management, transforming the accounting data into management accounting (profitability and cost allocation by Business Line) following the MARP (Management Accounting Rules and Principles, all of them at different split levels (entity, cost centre, business line, client, product, etc). Report production is advised and outsourced to the MSFSC while the value added analysis and reconciliation to BaU remains the responsibility of the B&FA team which facilitates business and analytical insights to be advised to Snr Management.
2. Budget process: Participate in the delivery of the budget following BNP Paribas policies and procedures. Monitor the budgets for revenues and expenses as part of the upload process to the relevant financial systems.
3. Audits: Ensure that all audit requests are delivered timely.
4. Statutory accounts: Participate in the preparation of all financial statements and disclosures for statutory purposes.
5. Information for Board of Directors and Audit Committees: Prepare the information for the management committees of the entities under scope.
6. Projects: Active participation in projects of automation of current and future processes of the Area under responsibility.
7. Human management: Foster people care, staff engagement and fluent communication within the B&FA Area and other Finance & Tax Areas in the spirit of a Global Finance community collaborative approach.
8. Business continuity plan (BCP): Participate in the business continuity tests and ensure that all processes under his/her responsibility are subject to BCP following BNP Paribas policies and procedures including all software applications within the remit of the Area.
9. Performance: Contribute periodical information (minimum monthly) of performance, risk and control indicators of the area under responsibility (KPI, KRI and KCI), following the standard defined for the Finance & Tax Department.
10. Accounting Schemes: Accountable for ensuring correct Accounting Schemes are implemented
11. Connectivity with the Production Teams and MCE (Measure, Control and Explain) Missional Teams in Regional Platforms: Foster close interaction and implementation of efficient communication tools ensuring full connectivity with the Oxygen services platforms (Madrid, Lisbon and Mumbai), in a collaborative organizational set-up, for all processes under his/her direct responsibility or accountability. Ensure that clear split of responsibilities exist in the process, fostering efficient working avoiding duplication.

Educational background and required skills

Language skills: Fluent in English

Educational background: Finance and accounting, qualified or studying for qualification.

4+ years experience in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, custody, fund administration). Knowledge of BP2S business and financial management will be advantageous.

IT skills: capacity to use several of the following office tools in a proficient manner =gt; MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access). Intermediate / expert excel users

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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