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Finance Manager - General Ledger

  • Location:

    Dublin

  • Sector:

    Financial Officers

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    €70000.00 - €75000.00 per annum + Pension

  • Contact:

    Rebecca Shiels

  • Contact email:

    rebecca@phoenixsearch.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH3270_1694423350

  • Published:

    about 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-10-11

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic General Ledger finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and challenging the accuracy and timeliness of monthly General Ledger accounts and processes. This role will work closely with the Financial Controller and involve working across multiple teams to ensure the most accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the company's general ledger, ensuring accurate and up-to-date recording of financial transactions.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closing processes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Prepare and analyse financial statements, variance reports, and other financial data, providing insights to support decision-making by senior management.
  • Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and accounting principles.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance in maintaining the general ledger.

Our Client:

Our client is a leader in the Fleet Management/Transportation space, as they are a state-owned body, renumeration and pension contributions are desirable, as well as:

  • A flexible hybrid working model, with only 2 days on-site per week
  • Free on-site parking in Dublin City Centre
  • Travel concessions covering yourself and dependants
  • Full Subsidised canteen when on-site

Qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc)
  • SAP experience required (SAP Fixed Asset module desired)
  • Team management experience desired
  • Experience in PLC/Multinational environment advantageous

Soft Skills

  • Planning, Organisation and Execution skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Accuracy
  • Relationship building
  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Time management
  • Personal responsibility
  • Resilience