Our client The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €3.75 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn
The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on about 20 direct delivery projects that can deliver over 8,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with private sector on an initiative called ‘Project Tosaigh’, which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, ‘can do’ culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 160 people and growing rapidly.
Key Objectives / Accountabilities
Develop and maintain the financial control processes from selection of suppliers, implementation of purchasing procedures, payments and management of risks for this the Agency.
Key Responsibilities
· Evaluation and set up of key suppliers
· Support in the implementation to automate the PO system
· Ensure appropriate controls and approvals in place before costs are incurred
· Liaise with suppliers and reconcile supplier statements
· Support the monthly close process, review company credit cards and present payments listings to the Head of Finance
· Liaise with the wider finance team and other divisions e.g. procurement, property,
· Establish tax working files for matters including VAT, RCT, PSWT
· Contribute and drive good financial discipline within the organisation
· Support the Head of Finance in managing internal and external auditors
· Work across departments to prepare budget info
· Other administration duties as required to support good financial discipline
Knowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
· Strong Accounts Payable background with at least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role, preferably within a large organisation
· Advanced Excel skills required
· Strong analytical, research & issue resolution abilities necessary
· Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
Desired Criteria
· Sector experience: working in the finance function of a property development company
· Systems knowledge e.g. Oracle, Sage, SAP
· Business or Accounting qualification
Competency Profile
· Results orientated with attention to detail
· Highly organised and focused
· Self-motivated with strong drive and ambition
· Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a wider team
· Strong written and verbal communication skills and clarity of delivery.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 7th May.