Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Hybrid working at Tirln
Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant position within the A&R (Accounting & Reporting) team. The successful candidate will support A&R Managers and Senior A&R Managers in ensuring the timely and accurate financial accounting and management reporting of Tirln with key responsibility for the reporting of period end, year end and all planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate and timely preparation and submission of monthly and year-end financial and management accounts and reporting packs to Group and Senior Management
- Provide analysis and supporting information to assist management teams in understanding business performance and drive value added decision making
- Production of balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of relevant controls
- Assist the A&R manager in supporting the business on ad hoc operational and commercial reporting requirements
- Pro-actively identify opportunities to enhance and improve controls, systems, and processes in line with evolving business needs
- Liaise with both internal and external auditors, and input into schedules for statutory reporting and tax compliance as required
- Ownership & control of SAP data uploads in relation to Budget/Forecast in supporting the planning process
- Advocate for adherence to the Group Policy manual and procedures and keep informed of updates to ensure ongoing compliance of ledgers under their control
Requirements:
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
- Trained in a multinational organisation or medium to large practice preferable
- Strong financial reporting (IAS/IFRS) background
- Can interpret complex financial and commercial issues and clearly communicate proposals to stakeholders
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ideally experience of ERP systems, SAP & Data Warehousing platforms (or similar) and report design would be an advantage but not essential
- A strong collaborator who can challenge and influence colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including report writing
- A self-starter, with a high degree of analytical rigour with the ability to think commercially and strategically while working with detail
- A strong team player with a growth mindset
We offer
- Hybrid working
- Free parking incl. EV charging
- On-site gym free to use for employees
- Parenting room
- Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
- Career progression opportunities
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
Salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum
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