Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT                                                      

Key roles

The Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role within the financial team.

Specific responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Full ownership of the General Ledgers.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all financial data.
• Assist the Head of Finance in the supervision and oversight of Accounts Assistant roles.
• Review processes and drive efficiencies.
• Oversee the Accounts Assistant roles when required.
• Manage the preparation and completion of the month-end process.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the day-to-day key financial reporting outputs.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure all revenue and costs are transacted into the Finance system prior to month-end deadlines.
• Assist in the timely reconciliations of all company balance sheet accounts.
• Support the Head of Finance in meeting the reporting deadlines – CRO / CBI / Revenue.
• Profit and loss analysis and journal entries and reviews – BU / Corp Margin Reporting.
• Management of intercompany accounts and regular engagement with Group entities.
• Assist in the preparation of all returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax, VIES, WHT, 46G etc.).
• Liaising with External tax consultants on timely and accurate tax submissions.
• Cash-flow projections.
• Assistance in the preparation and completion of Statutory Financial statements for annual audit and co-ordination thereafter.
• Assist Head of Finance in preparation of annual Budgets/Forecasts.
• Assist Head of Finance in all reporting to Group Finance.
• Play a leading role in process & system improvements.
• Project work and ad hoc tasks as required by management.
• Key contact within the audit process - to attend all audit calls and manage the progress.
• International banking an advantage.
• Ad hoc duties and projects as requested by the business.

 

Qualifications/skills

• Qualified Accountant.
• Strong technical knowledge of various accounting standards.
• Experience with SAP accounting system preferable but not essential.
• Experience working within a busy Finance department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Good collaborative skills, able to quickly establish effective internal and external working relationships with key people across different services/functions.
• Calmness and ability to respond effectively when under pressure e.g., in an emergency.
• Ability to meet weekly / monthly deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of MS Excel and previous experience with financial systems.
• Highly numeric with strong attention to detail and process.
• Tax knowledge an advantage.
• Ability to follow up on unresolved issues in timely and efficient manner.
• People person who has the skill set to ensure the ethos of Sedgwick Ireland ‘caring counts’ is embedded within the team.
• An individual who adheres to the highest ethical standards, guaranteeing that integrity is the cornerstone of the financial team.

 

Personal attributes

• High levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to operate flexible hours – may be a requirement to work additional hours.
• A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues.
• Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business, working practices.
• Capable of working well in a team environment – guide / mentor Accounts Assistants.
• Capacity to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Proactive approach.
• Willing to commit to our core values.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

 

Benefits of working for Sedgwick in Ireland

• Bonus Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Discounted onsite Gym Membership (Dublin 4)
• Discounted onsite Montessori (Dublin 4)
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Cover
• PHI – Permanent Health Insurance
• Exams & Professional Membership Fees
• Professional and personal development opportunities