GL Accountant - North Cork (25mins from Cork city)
๐น Finance Operations Overview โ Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable
- Ensure timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.
- Perform creditor reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
- Recognise liabilities in accordance with accounting cut-off principles.
- Communicate payment delays to internal stakeholders to support group cash flow planning.
2. Supply Chain Finance
- Track inventory and supplier liabilities against purchasing milestones.
- Manage and record supplier returns and credit notes.
- Ensure accurate supply chain provisions and cost allocations.
- Partner with logistics to improve process efficiency and transaction accuracy.
- Oversee working capital investment in line with group strategy.
3. Banking
- Conduct routine bank reconciliations (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Ensure all accounts are correctly valued in group reporting currency.
4. Treasury
- Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure.
- Align cash positions with currency-based liabilities.
- Link forex to inventory and sales to ensure accurate asset valuation.
5. Sales Invoicing & Accounts Receivable
- Ensure income is properly recorded by reconciling sales orders and deliveries.
- Accurately process customer returns and credit notes.
- Perform debtor reconciliations and manage payment allocations.
6. General Ledger
- Process stock adjustments with appropriate cost calculations.
- Carry out regular stock reconciliations (physical to system).
- Post income and general journal entries accurately.
- Monitor inventory ageing and manage provisions.
- Support shared services and maintain reporting accuracy.
7. Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly analytical reviews for individual entities.
- Consolidate group-wide financial results for reporting.
8. Annual Audits
- Compile audit documentation and respond to auditor requests.
- Support additional audit-related reporting as needed.
9. General (Ad Hoc & Regulatory)
- Prepare VAT reconciliations and submit returns.
- Monitor and meet all regulatory deadlines.
- Maintain task ownership, ensure timely execution, and follow group best practices.
- Support accurate asset reporting and protection.
- Actively participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Experience & Skills
- Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent accounting designation recognised in Ireland.
- Relevant tertiary qualification required.
- Experience in logistics accounting and payroll processing/review is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles and functions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Outlook).
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate and provide support.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong listening abilities.
- Self-aware, proactive in personal development, and open to continuous learning.
- Values constructive feedback and contributes positively to team dynamics.
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