Role Purpose: Parcels are a key strategic growth area in the business.
Contract parcels have more than tripled over past 5 years and continued further significant growth needs to be planned for.
Additionally, the level of complexity and speed of change has been accelerating, with customs changes, surcharges and ongoing on-boarding of large customers, with their own specific requirements.
This area is dynamic & fast paced, a key contributor to maintaining strong cash-flow and responding to a complex and growing customer base.
Reporting to the Finance Manager Mails & Parcels Revenue, in this role you will lead the Parcels Revenue & AFRS (Annual Fee & Response Service) Team and will be primarily responsible for Parcels & AFRS billing and collections.
You will promote financial and timely performance by assuring the integrity of financial results, developing robust billing processes and Finance system, while also ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with all statutory obligations.
The role will have a strong emphasis on optimising revenue, strong credit control, staff development, and systems improvement as well as involvement in strategic projects.
In addition, you will provide a value-added service to the Finance and An Post Commerce (APC) Management Team.
Responsibilities Ownership of end-to-end Parcels & AFRS Revenue month-end, quarter-end and year-end procedures to ensure complete, timely and accurate reporting, of all Parcels & AFRS Revenue streams, to be included in the An Post management accounts.
Review of inputs to month-end, quarter-end & year-end reporting including the preparation, review and presentation of financial analysis and commentary.
Support Finance Manager Revenue and wider Parcels & AFRS Revenue team, to ensure prompt payment of all outstanding liabilities, with particular emphasis on control & reporting of debtors days and working with customers to ensure correct information flows and automation in place, to support on-time payment.
Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow-up and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Co-ordinate the design and upgrading of Parcels & AFRS Revenue systems.
Continuing involvement in changes to organisation and systems to ensure easier transitions, including project management, testing and training, when required.
Provide specialised knowledge and technical skills to support business change projects within Parcels & AFRS Revenue including, systems development, standardisation & automation.
In conjunction with the Commercial Team prepare Parcels & AFRS Revenue budgets and forecasts, as required.
Assist the APC Commercial Management in relation to financial tasks.
Provide support, especially in relation to ad-hoc requests for information or advice on how to best generate information from the systems.
Attend Regular meetings to circulate information and train in new processes/procedures.
Manage the Parcels & AFRS Finance Revenue team, providing mentoring and support in their roles, ensuring they all have clear accountabilities and receive appropriate development & training both internally and externally.
Documentation of end-to-end processes to maximize efficiency and reduce misstatement risk in reporting.
Operate within the required controls framework, oversight of control procedures.
Compile & control returns from various sources within Parcels & AFRS Revenue, produce consolidated data/results and escalating issues or variances as necessary.
Addressing ad-hoc queries and participating in projects as required.
To effect Corporate Governance requirements and compliance within An Post by promoting awareness of control requirements at all times.
Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in your day to day work and address behaviour that supports/conflicts with them.
Experience & Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2-5 years post qualification work experience in Revenue Accounting & Credit Control.
You will also have a strong background in change management & system improvement and proven experience of leading a high performing team.
The ability to make informed quality decisions as a result of monitoring, analysis, challenge and debate is critical.
You are a flexible thinker and a strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex messages, and influence key stakeholders.
It is essential that you can effectively manage a team, work within strict deadlines & demonstrate an ability to understand, energise and coach others.
You will have a detailed knowledge of An Posts Revenue reporting systems, or the ability to acquire this quickly and comprehensively.
Critical Competencies: (The following competencies are critical to the delivery of results and/or to superior performance in this role) Results orientation Leadership Influencing & gaining commitment Technical / professional knowledge Problem Solving and Analysis About the Benefits In addition to a highly competitive remuneration package we offer access to the following: An Post Company Medical Scheme An Post Pension Scheme PRIP Bonus Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave An Post Employee Assistance Programme Digital gym with daily scheduled workouts Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle to Work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Pass City centre location How to Apply?
We welcome all interested candidates to submit a detailed CV by 5.00pmon11th March 2025.
At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status.
An Post is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong.
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About An Post An Post is one of Irelands leading organisations, offering financial and postal services as well as being a trusted gateway to government services.
We are transforming from the old world of traditional letters and cash to the new digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services.
An Posts core purpose to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do.
Corporate Social Responsibility plays a pivotal role at An Post as we focus on developing long-term sustainability.
Diversity and Inclusion are also embedded in our strategy, as we continuously evolve to be representative of our employees and the communities we serve.
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Skills: Accounting revenue accounting Billing Credit Control CIMA ACA CPA