Job Description
About your future company The Port of Cork Company is a commercial state-owned company with statutory responsibility for the management, control, operation, and development of Cork Harbour. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a unique Cork business with a global outlook. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-paced organisation that is central to Irelands connectivity to the world. Who Are we Looking For? Accounts Assistant Revenue The Port of Cork Company promotes Diversity and Inclusion in our workplace as we know to be successful, we need diverse talent with different skills, and abilities. We are looking to recruit an energetic, initiative-taking, and enthusiastic person who wishes to join our fast-paced finance team. The person will play a critical role in driving seamless invoicing processes and financial accuracy for Storage & Reefer and Container Terminal invoicing along with processing other weekly and monthly sales invoicing from start to finish while supporting the finance team. Your Role: Verification, processing, and review of: storage & reefer charges via interface from third party system. container vessel / terminal charges based on review of third-party information and interface with internal systems. for multi-modal services and auxiliary/non-shipping activities. Ensuring invoices are raised promptly, accurately, and corresponding back up is correct. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to generate invoices. To function as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and resolving billing discrepancies, ensuring a smooth process for invoicing issues while assisting in the resolution of any issues that arise. To ensure efficient month-end close procedures, ensuring all financial reporting is completed within 2 days of month end. Generate data driven reports as well as providing matrices on invoicing activities while providing critical reports such as KPIs, monthly VIES reporting, and trade statistics. Contribute to process improvements through identifying opportunities to enhance and innovate the invoicing process. Provide assistance and support for both internal and external audits. Create and maintain clear support documentation to ensure seamless team coverage during periods of annual leave/ absence. Stay aligned with company policies and revenue guidelines in all aspects of the role. General administrative and finance duties including analysis and account reconciliations. Required Skills: Have a proven aptitude for accuracy, diligence, numeracy, and rationale thinking. Be a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude who can also work on your own initative when required. Excellent organisational and people skills. Display an ability to meet tight deadlines. Have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Be self motivated with a desire to learn. Demonstrate strong logical and critical thinking skills. Qualifications and Experience: Have a minimum of two years experience in a previous financial role. Experience in Shipping/Logistics industry preferred. Experience with revenue processing and financial systems. High proficiency with Microsoft 365. Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Excel etc. A Financial qualification or equivalent would be an advantage. What are the Benefits? You work as part of an innovative and forward-thinking Revenue Finance team, working alongside seasoned professionals. You will receive firsthand experience, ongoing learning, and the chance to grow in a port environment. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate including an excellent starting salary and hybrid working. Additional benefits include defined contribution pension scheme, company days as additional leave, bike to work scheme, employee loan schemes, company events, Employee Assistance Program, on-site parking, sick pay, health insurance, biennial health screenings, education and professional development support etc. You ll be provided with training and development, to further develop your skills and knowledge in various aspects of the role. Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit both a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, interests, and motivation for joining the Revenue Finance team at the Port of Cork Company and your curriculum vitae. Benefits: Education and Professional Development Support Pension Health Insurance Parking Biennial Health Screenings Sick pay