Job Description
Rare opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller to work in a key role with a leading industry player in Kerry, driving process improvement and overseeing corporate accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting. Seeking a qualified Accountant with 7+ years experience and Financial Controller exposure, strong commercial acumen, and people management experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate and direct budget and financial forecast preparation, and report variances.
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
Develop activity-based standard costing and review costings to ensure cost-effective processes.
Manage accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and banking.
Prepare statutory accounts with supporting schedules for external audit.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Prepare VAT and payroll tax returns, and other statistical returns as required.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls.
Develop the finance team.
Ideal candidate profile:
Qualified Accountant with 7+ years experience and Financial Controller exposure.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to change.
Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
People management experience.
Retail knowledge or experience an advantage.
This is a permanent role, based one hour west of Killarney, offering a collaborative working environment and opportunities for growth within a leading industry player.