Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a prominent and well known organisation in Cork to appoint a Finance Manager in an initial interim role.
This role requires an immediate start and will be responsible for full operational ownership of the day-to-day finance function. Working closely with the CEO and leading a small, dedicated team, you will work across core financial operations, oversee statutory submissions, and drive the completion of the current year-end external audit.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the primary lead for external auditors, resolving year-end audit queries, preparing workpapers, and facilitating sign-off.
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Produce timely, robust monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and operational cash flow reporting for the CEO and Board.
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Oversee domestic statutory compliance, including the timely filing of PAYE, VAT, and CSO returns.
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Provide oversight for payroll, month-end balance sheet reconciliations, and transactional processing (AP/AR).
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Manage, mentor, and support a small, hands-on on-site finance team.
Key Requirements:
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Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
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Comfortable in a small-team environment where direct execution across ledger close and compliance sits alongside executive reporting.
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Demonstrated experience successfully liaising with external auditors to close out statutory year-end cycles under FRS 102.
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Prior exposure to managing finance within a corporate business unit, operating company, or designated activity company (DAC) is highly desirable.
- Available at short notice to commit to an initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
Location: Cork (central / close to city)
Contract Length: 3 months minimum (with potential extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: Competitive hourly rate
