We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our client, a public sector body, on a contract basis in the South Dublin/Wicklow region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support senior Finance colleagues in ensuring effective financial planning and monthly performance management processes.
* Take responsibility for managing finance staff, financial systems, processes, and data, as well as proactively managing shared responsibilities.
* Complete Annual Estimates and Service Planning processes, consistent with the organisation's accountability framework and good practice.
* Review and sign-off of relevant management accounting and financial accounting information.
* Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Pay & Numbers Strategy framework.
* Provide analytical input to identifying, assessing, implementing, and monitoring Service Improvement and Cost Containment plans.
Requirements:
* Membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA).
* A record of achievement in a senior financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation.
* Understanding and experience of finance and budgeting systems in a large computerised organisation.
* High-level user experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system software in a large organisation.
* Strong experience of strategic financial management and financial planning.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
About the Role:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a worthwhile organisation and utilise your experience.
The role offers 35 hours per week with 30 days annual leave.