Financial Accountant - Fixed Assets and Insurance

Location: Hybrid - WFH/WFO - Dublin 2

This is a significant opportunity for a newly qualified/Qualified accountant looking to gain experience in a large public sector organisation while also gaining exposure to Big4 consultancy programmes. This position sits in a very commercially driven environment. With lots of opportunity for development for the right applicant.

Duties will include:

• Maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register and associated controls in line with policies and procedures and Code of Practice for Governance of State Bodies
• Preparation and maintenance of the monthly fixed assets, including capitalising assets, calculation of depreciation charge, impairment, amortisation, verifying location of assets etc.
• Holding regular meetings to discuss fixed assets with business units, heads of function, custodians, other finance areas and project managers;
• Oversight and coordination of queries in relation to insurance, including coordinating the annual insurance renewal process and ongoing insurance risk register;
• Business partner with areas to assist in the completion of the annual budgeting and forecasting process;

Other

• Support system development and upgrade within the finance function;
• Support process improvement and development of finance controls;
• Support the development of internal finance portals and business partnering reporting;
• Support implementation and improvement of business analysis and reporting; and
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

The Candidate must have:

• Qualified candidate - ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA
• Experience Fixed Asset Accounting or Strong Audit Experience
• Good analytical ability, with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement;
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with stakeholders; and
• Strong MS Office and MS Excel skills;