Senior Accountant

Overview

Senior Accountant required for established Agri-Business in Ireland’s Golden Vale

A significant Agri-Business based in Ireland’s Golden Vale, is seeking a Senior Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focussed accountant to get involved in a dynamic business environment.

The role reports to the General Manager and will oversee a team of five direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of the finance and administration function including payroll & HR, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc.
• Ensure all necessary controls are being followed to safeguard the assets of the company
• Annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Weekly KPI reporting
• Review of year-end financial accounts and quarterly management accounts including analysing and investigating variances
• Work closely with all external parties on audit, insurance, revenue and banking etc.
• Ongoing review and control of expenditure
• Continuous improvement of financial reporting processes
• Oversee capital projects
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as required

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Accountant with experience in a commercial/services environment
• Ideally Big 4 / ACA qualified with up to 4 years PQE
• Commercial/entrepreneurial decision making aptitude and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate confidently with direct reports, senior management and external parties
• Ability to work well under pressure, using your own initiative and be flexible.
• Strong HR knowledge and experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with financial accounting and reporting systems

Remuneration:

• A competitive salary and benefits will be available.
• Career development opportunities for the right candidate.