Finance Officer – Financial Reporting

Finance Officer – Financial Reporting

Our client, a major nationwide healthcare group, are now expanding & looking to hire an experienced Finance Officer – Financial Reporting to join their Limerick city-based team, on a permanent basis, so if you are interested, please apply!

The Finance Officer – Financial Reporting will play an integral role in the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Department.

The Role:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations for all bank account, for the purposes of the monthly management accounts process.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, the Finance Officer will complete their tasks, including those listed below, to the highest standard.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Balance Sheet

·      Work with the Financial Accountant to prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the purposes of monthly management accounts

Banking & Cashflow

·      Maintain register of bank accounts in use

·      Manage administration connected to bank accounts, bank mandates, etc.

·      Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts

·      Monitor cashflow to ensure organisational requirements are met

Credit/Purchasing Cards

·      Maintain the register of VISA Purchasing Cards

·      Order/Cancel VISA Purchasing Cards as required by the Services

·      Downloading and circulate VISA Card statements

·      Review and input the VISA confirmations returned

Accounts Payable & Procurement

·      Manage administration connected to the implementation of National Procurement Contracts

·      Prepare procurement compliance monitoring reports and other statutory reports

·      Provide support to the Accounts Payable function as required

Finance Department Cover

·      Provide hands-on cover for the Accounts Officer during periods of planned leave and other absence

·      Provide hands-on cover for the Financial Accountant during periods of planned leave and other absence

·      Participate in special projects as required

·      Provide guidance on finance issues to service area administrative staff

·      Represent the organisation on national working groups as required

Skills & Experience that we need:

·      Significant experience relevant to the Finance Officer role particularly in the areas of Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Purchasing Cards and Monthly Reporting

·      Very good MS Office skills, particularly knowledge and experience in MS Excel

·      The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, initiative and interpersonal skills) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

·      Appreciation of the rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities & their families

·      Willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability

·      Flexibility and adaptability with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement

·      Level 6 qualification in Accounting or Business

·      Experience of working on statutory audits in an accounting practice

·      Knowledge of the services provided by our client

·      Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with problems

·      Very good understanding of the purpose and principles of accounting and financial reporting

·      Understanding of the process and purpose in respect of Bank Reconciliations

·      Very good numeracy, analytical and report writing skills

·      Good knowledge and experience of financial audits, both internal and external, and a good understanding of the role of the Finance Team in respect of same

Leadership & Direction

·      Demonstrate organisational skills to manage the monthly bank and purchasing cards processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting

·      Demonstrate analytical skills for interpreting financial information and data to spot inconsistencies and make informed decisions

Critical Analysis and Decision Making

·      Demonstrate judgement and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving

Operational Excellence – Managing and Delivering Results

·      Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment

·      Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines

·      Ability to manage resources through excellent organisational skills

·      Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to prioritise workload

·      Having the personal resilience to deal with challenging and emotive situations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

·      Excellent inter-personal skills, which enable you to engage with people throughout the organisation and externally

·      Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly

·      A proven track record in respect of excellent attention to detail with an emphasis on quality, accurate output

·      A proven ability to work both on own initiative, and as part of a team, together with a ‘can-do’ approach, the ability to organise and prioritise workload and a distinct ability to time manage effectively in order to meet strict deadlines

·      Personal qualities that demonstrate confidence, sound judgment, enthusiasm, commitment and ethics.

The Offer:

This position is being offered on a permanent full time contract basis with salary scale ranging from €57,325K to €70,034K per annum, depending on the candidates experience and qualifications (Grade VI).

Fully onsite role based in our clients Limerick city office, Monday to Friday.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role please contact,

 Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to [email protected].

For a full list of our open jobs, please have a look at cpl.com.

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