Management Accountant, Public Sector, Kildare

• Kildare
• Contract
• Industry
• Reference: 24718YR23

• Play a lead role in engaging on behalf of the Head of Finance with Service colleagues on all matters of financial performance;
• Support and develop the provision of financial analysis and commentary in accordance with agreed deadlines;
• Work closely with senior colleagues in a number of key performance processes, including Estimates, Service planning & Budget Allocation
• Communicate effectively with all internal/external stakeholders
• Engage effectively with service leads to ensure adequacy of expenditure control and cost containment
• Financial/governance/compliance aspects of managing the relationship with funded service providers

• Reviewing and sign-off of relevant management accounting and financial accounting information including accruals/prepayments, cost transfers, monthly and ad-hoc reports, cost containment reports, forecasts and cash reports
• Assist the team in the Annual Tax Compliance review
• Implementation of control improvements/audit recommendations with service leads;
• Provide analysis as required of income and maximising same/minimising write-offs
• Deliver effectively against any other requirements under controls/compliance as required from time to time by Head of Finance

• Play a key role in supporting improvements in financial data management, including integrity of ERP system data, local databases and other data interfaces, for example with HR and Services KPI;
• Support the rollout of key system reform processes, including IFMS, CFI, Stabilisation and Finance Reform;

• A member or passed finalist of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
• Have a demonstrable record of achievement in a financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation, encompassing direct engagement with and influencing of senior decision makers;
• Be able to display a keen understanding of and ability to use ERP systems and to translate that usage into the production of management information
• Be highly proficient in using spreadsheets and/or databases to deliver solutions to business challenges
• Have shown an ability to influence change through effective communication of financial and business information

• In-depth knowledge and experience of financial systems and use of reporting methodologies
• Effective report writing and communication of key message to non-financial managers
• Knowledge and experience of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and best practice in organisational governance and compliance
• Proficiency with office systems including excellent knowledge or Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• The ability to evaluate complex information from a variety of sources and make effective decisions
• The ability to recognise when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management
• Excellent analytical skills to enable analysis, interpretation of data and data extraction from multiple data sources
• The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery
• The ability to confidently explain the rationale behind a decision when faced with opposition
• Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale

• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes and achieve quality results
• A proven ability to prioritise, organise and schedule a wide variety of tasks and to manage competing demands and tight deadlines while consistently maintaining high standards and positive working relationships
• The ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and to develop practical solutions for their implementation
• The ability to use resources effectively, challenging processes to improve efficiencies where appropriate
• A client/user and customer focus in the delivery of services

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to present information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing, tailoring to meet the needs of the audience
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing the role
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team and multi stakeholder environment

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