Regional Accountant
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Accountant to join our West Regional Office Team in Ozanam House, St. Augustine Street, Galway.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing professional accountant services, financial analysis, planning, forecasting, budgetary control, management accounting, and financial reporting in support of the Society's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional accountant services, including financial analysis, planning, and forecasting
* Develop and maintain budgets, manage financial reports, and ensure compliance with financial policies and GAAP/SORP
* Conduct annual audit pre-work, including preparing working papers and advance audit analysis
* Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and internal control reports
* Maintain knowledge of commercial/retail business operations best practice, procedures, internal controls, reporting, and analytics
Requirements
* Fully qualified with a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential
* +3 years post-qualification experience is essential
* Excellent IT skills, including finance software (Sage or similar), MS Office, and advanced Excel skills are essential
* Knowledge of audit, statutory accounts, management accounts, internal control, and process analysis is essential
Desirable Qualifications
* Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
* Analyzing trends and KPIs
* Knowledge of large entity financial accounting systems
Company Overview
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with diverse communities. We are committed to social justice and strive to create a more just and caring society. Our team of over 700 staff and 12,000 volunteers work together to support individuals and communities across Ireland.