Job Description
PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. The Lead Accountant Retail and Treasury, will have responsibility for the delivery of risk assured, accurate and timely financial information for all Retail and Treasury elements of the Bank. The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection, consolidation and evaluation of the Bank's financial performance and the preparation of accurate financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis. Proactively managing and maintaining adequate systems of financial control over assets and records ensuring all balance sheet accounts are analysed, reconciled and reviewed regularly. Responsibilities: Supporting Senior Management in the development of a best-in-class Financial Accounting & Control team, scoping & delivering re-engineering of roles, processes and systems, enabling delivery of an efficient and accurate financial close & reporting process. Lead, coach and motivate a combined team capable of delivering to the highest professional standard. Be cognisant of emerging commercial, accounting and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the Financial Accounting team deliver appropriately, contributing to the success of Finance and the Bank. Champion a continuous improvement `culture and mind-set? across the Finance function including maximising the usage of Core IT systems across the Bank. Support the delivery of a risk assured, service oriented, performance focused, operationally excellent Financial Accounting & Control function, while embedding a culture of quality service delivery to all customers & stakeholders. Requirements: Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Strong appreciation of the importance of robust controls. Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and an ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Team focused displaying ability to work with others within and outside the team and a willingness to be flexible to assist in achieving the overall goals of the team. Strong focus on attention to detail. Enthusiastic, committed and proactive approach to problem solving. Advanced Microsoft Excel. This is a Permanent position based in the St Stephens Green. Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.