Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the finance function during a significant system implementation phase, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of key financial processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts.
• Support day-to-day finance operations and reporting, including fare revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end activities.
• Improve financial reporting processes and maintain up-to-date procedure documents.
• Analyse and provide input for finance-related ad hoc projects.
• Escalate risks and issues to the Finance Manager when necessary.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
• Maintain a strong control environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a senior financial accounting role.
• Professional accountancy qualification and membership of a recognised accountancy body.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective organisational and time management abilities.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting financial system upgrades or implementations.
• Proven ability to improve financial controls and reporting processes.

Educational Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification is essential.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Blended working model with occasional office attendance (Dublin-based).

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail.

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