Financial Accountant

Failte Solar

Shannon, Co Clare
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Failte Solar is a market leading solar equipment distribution company headquartered in Ireland with operations in UK, Spain, France, Portugal and Italy and plans to expand into other countries in the near future. Failte Solar specializes in the supply and distribution of high-quality solar panels , battery storage solutions and energy efficiency upgrades. We help homeowners and businesses and across Ireland harness the power of the sun to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.Failte Solar is currently recruiting a Finance Officer to join our growing and experienced Finance team and play and part an important part in a sustainable energy future.The role is based in Shannon and has an immediate start (onsite with some remote working possible).*** This role has a highly competitive salary together with an annual bonus based on key performance indicators with immediate start ***PURPOSE OF THE ROLEGeneral finance - Parent company

Support the development of the yearly budget for the Group
Support the periodic preparation of a reporting pack including a review of actual v budget performance and other KPI's.
Preparation and update of cash flow projections for the business
Preparation of Supplier and customer rebates calculations
Preparation and posting of various month end journals
Manage accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other elements of month end routine
Review of weekly and monthly payroll journals
Support base cost/overheads review each month
Preparation of monthly Management Accounts for all entities withing Failte Solar Group
Manage allocated Balance Sheet reconciliations
Support the internal and external audit process
Business analysis / intelligence for operations
Other activities as typically required in the finance department.

Day to day financial management UK and EU subsidiaries (with support from Group financial controller)

Manage compliance and accounting requirements for dormant / low activity subsidiaries
Manage calculations and posting of intercompany transactions, including intercompany billing
Maintaining FX Register and I/C reconciliations
Manage preparation of the monthly consolidated Contribution P&L and consolidated Financial Statements
Liaising with external auditors
Maintaining company compliance across the group
Roll out of policies and procedures to recently established subsidiaries

Overall we are looking for an experienced qualified accountant with attention to detail and works well in a team environment.DO YOU HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS?Essential

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
Strong Experience in similar roles
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail

Desirable

5+ years post qualification experience in similar role
Experience of Power Generation Industry, Construction & Engineering
Working knowledge of SOX

ARE YOU?Essential· High MS Excel literacy· Experience with ERP systems· Financially aware with high business partnering acumen.· Excellent team working skills.· Good communication skills - an ability to make finance important to non-finance people.· Solution orientated approach to working.· Highly numerate and computer literate.Desirable· Project Based environment within Energy, Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering· Knowledge of Odoo ERPIf you see yourself as part of a growing Failte Solar team that’s intrinsically involved in supporting a sustainable energy future that is both challenging and rewarding, then we’d love to hear from you.

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