Our client a public sector body are currently looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join their team on a contract basis based in Wicklow As part of a Team and reporting to the Head of Finance Key duties and responsibilities include: Supporting senior Finance colleagues in ensuring the operation of an effective financial planning and monthly financial performance management process so that the IHA can deliver the maximum amount of safe service while operating with the limits of the budget made available to it Taking responsibility where required for management of finance staff, financial systems, financial processes and financial data and proactive management of any shared responsibility in this regard Completing the Annual Estimates and Service Planning processes. This should be consistent with the organisations accountability framework and good practice Reviewing and sign-off of relevant management accounting and financial accounting information including accruals/prepayments, cost transfers, monthly and ad-hoc reports, cost containment reports, forecasts, cash reports, annual financial statement information etc. Maintaining an accurate and up to date Pay & Numbers Strategy framework Supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring that the members of the management team and other budget holders have timely access to the financial information, including analysis and commentary, they require to meet their obligations & responsibilities Provide analytical input to the process of identifying, assessing, implementing and monitoring Service Improvement and Cost Containment plans #Supporting and participating in the ongoing review and improvement of the system of Internal Financial Controls including but not limited to: Financial Controls Assurance Group Standards of financial propriety and regularity Compliance with Procurement Rules Financial/governance/compliance aspects of managing the relationship with funded service providers Maximising Income generation, billing and collection Cash handling Compliance with National Financial Regulations and other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines Engagement with Internal Audit and implementation of IA recommendations Engagement with C&AG and implementation of management letter recommendations Tax compliance Management of stocks, debtors and cash. Annual Internal Controls Questionnaire and Controls Assurance Process Maintenance of the financial risk register. Requirements Membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent Record of achievement in a senior financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation; Understanding & 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, as relevant to this role; Effective communication and stakeholder management skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a worth while organisation and utilise your experience. Hours are 35 per week with 30 days annual leave If you are interested in the above please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: or e-mail: Skills: budgets' 'forecasting' 'planning'