Senior Financial Accountant Job In Dublin

Job Description

Senior Financial Accountant (Derivatives)

Dublin, D, IE, D16 KH51

CRH Group Services Ltd.

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity.

We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world.

Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world.

Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Position Overview
The Group Financial Services (GFS) team is part of the Corporate Accounting, Reporting & Analysis (CARA) team.

The CARA team has end to end responsibility for the accounts of 30+ Head Office companies; these companies represent holding (investment), financing, tax-structured and insurance entities, as well as operating cost centres, in multiple currencies.

The GFS team has responsibility for Treasury accounting, reporting & analysis for CRH Group.
The team is currently implementing several process changes to enhance reporting and further strengthen the control environment.

The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role within the team and will be responsible for day-to-day accounting as well as ensuring that monthly management and quarterly financial reporting processes are delivered on a timely and accurate basis.

The role provides an opportunity to liaise with Senior Group Management, interaction with Divisions and Operating Companies and implement process enhancement where possible.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist with monthly management and quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process for Treasury related transactions
• Manage the flow of information and maintain a close liaison with the Group Treasury and Group Finance functions, ensuring that both routine and significant transactions (bonds, derivatives, cash, interest etc.) are accounted for appropriately
• Maintain a very strong control environment
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for Group, Statutory and SOX audits
• Participate on Treasury/Group Finance related projects on an ad hoc basis
• Continuous process improvement to enhance information needs

Key Characteristics

For this role you should be/have:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with other functions and develop relationships at senior levels
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Highly motivated & possessing a high degree of initiative
• The ability to work as part of a team meeting tight deadlines for both regular and once-off tasks
• Open, flexible, and willing to undergo change and process improvements

Experience / Education

You are/have:

• Professional accounting qualification with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• A good knowledge of accounting standards and policies and ability to interpret and apply knowledge
• Treasury background/experience would be advantageous

What CRH Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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