Sherry FitzGerald Group has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Financial Accountant to join their Finance Team. They will have full responsibility for the finance function of the Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide and Sherry FitzGerald Financial Services business units and other Groupwide functions.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the MD’s of the business units and senior management teams, to support the achievement of financial targets and providing analysis of the business to support the overall business plan. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, providing strategic input, driving the business forward and maintaining a high level of performance.
The role will report to the Head of Finance and will be based in Sandyford, Dublin 18. We are currently working within a hybrid environment.
Role & Responsibilities:
Produce timely and accurate month end management accounts and reporting packs to management.
Provide variance analysis, commentary and insight on financial results and present these results to management as required.
Ensure Balance Sheet is fully maintained, and all control accounts reconciled on a monthly basis.
Manage the monthly KPI reporting at executive level.
Produce the monthly Work in Progress, Pipeline and Fee Forecast reports.
Review Bank Reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis.
Perform Treasury Management and weekly cash reviews.
Management of the Fixed Asset Register and analysis of YTD Capital Expenditure.
Review the financial expenditure within the business units and identify ways to create cost efficiencies.
Ensure inter-company reconciliations are completed and reviewed at month end.
Produce the monthly/bi-monthly PAYE/PRSI, VAT, VIES and CSO Returns for the business units.
Review all prepayments and accruals at month end.
Review shared services and facility costs that are recharged monthly.
Post the monthly payroll journal and prepare reconciliation of all the payroll control accounts.
Create efficiencies through continuous improvement of processes.
Manage the annual audit, tax and PSRA compliance requirements.
Manage the annual budgeting process providing insight and analysis where required.
Assist with ad-hoc projects, analysis and tasks as they arise.
Maintain and cultivate excellent relationships with all stakeholders of the business including clients, employees, suppliers, auditors and bankers.
Manage the performance of your direct reports, coaching and developing them to achieve their objectives and career goals while optimising their productivity and performance.
Champion the Company Values always and encourage others to live the values, give feedback and recognise others’ contributions, share learnings and innovations.
Requirements:
Fully Qualified accountant.
Minimum three years previous experience in a similar role.
Experience in people management would be advantageous.
Month end industry experience with strong technical accounting skills.
Commercial and operational acumen.
Excellent interpersonal, multitasking, organisational and communication skills.
Ability to interact at all levels, take ownership and consistently meet deadlines.
Highly motivated and able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Sherry FitzGerald is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants are considered solely on their ability to do the job and selection criteria will firmly reflect the needs of the job.