Director Accounting and Advisory
My client is a fast-growing advisory firm based in Waterford. Due to expansion, they are currently recruiting for a newly created position, Director Accounting and Advisory into their SME department.
Key Responsibilities
* Management of Fitzgerald Powers Accounting and Advisory SME team, including workflow management, individual team member KPIs, and training and development requirements.
* The timely delivery of client assignments according to the departments' workflow and billing targets.
* Organising, planning, and completion of statutory accounts, audits, management accounts, and tax returns (Corporation Tax and VAT) in accordance with the workflow plan.
* Preparation and completion of ad-hoc advisory assignments.
* Managing a portfolio of clients and building direct client relationships.
* Delivery of monthly billing targets.
* Completion of all engagements in accordance with the firms' agreed procedures.
Requirements
* ACA / ACCA / CPA Professional Qualification.
* 5 years + PQE with Irish Practice experience.
* Knowledge of the Irish tax system.
* Proven track record in leading, managing, building, and developing a team of accounting professionals.
* Strong technical knowledge & skills of Accounting and Auditing standards (IAS, IFRS, Auditing Standards etc.).
* Ambition.
* A good understanding of accounting software packages.
* Strong work ethic.
* Problem solver.
* Growth mindset.
* Ability to take direction and work within a team environment.
* Strong communication, organisational, and planning skills.
* Strong analytical and technical ability and excellent attention to detail.
* Strong team player with the ability to adapt to new challenges.