The company are seeking a highly motivated and qualified accountant to join their networks finance team as a financial accountant. The successful candidate will support the business and finance function through financial month-end close & balance sheet reconciliations, on-going project and business unit financial forecasting & modeling, supporting the formal quarterly and annual budget processes in addition to the annual audit process.
The appointed individual will be required to work closely with the business commercial teams to understand and manage project financials and explain variations from the original business plan and budgets This role requires a dynamic professional with strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment with a close finance team availing of some of the best finance systems tools in the market place.
Duties:
1 Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and detailed commentary on variance analysis and key performance indicators. Preparation of monthly detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
2 Supporting the delivery of on-going financial forecast in addition to formal quarterly and annual budget processes
3 Build a strong relationship with the commercial team in order to understand revenue and cost drivers and lead detailed financial reviews of relevant projects including all costs incurred to date and expected cost performance in line with original budget and project plans
4 Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of single-entity financial statements
5 Ongoing development of cross function relationships to maintain & improve the flow of key information, ensuring the delivery of on time and internally consistent data
6 Support audit processes by providing financial data, addressing queries, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
7 Working capital management, focusing on debtor and work in progress (WIP) collection and escalation management. Careful management and communication of aged debtors and WIP management.
