Job Description
Exciting opportunities to join our Finance team within Infrastructure Management (IM) Department Position:Senior Project Accountant for the Infrastructure Managers Department Location: Based in Inchicore, Dublin 8. (Hybrid working arrangements applicable, as per I Remote Working policy). Salary: 83k up to 86k per annum (Commensurate with suitable Qualifications & Experience) Contract Hours: 36-hour per week. Contract Duration: Fixed Term Contract initially leading to permanency. Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum, rising to 28 based on service. *Additional Entitlements: Pension, Welfare Scheme, Income Protection, Further Education Assistance, Talent Development Programmes and much more. The Infrastructure Managers Department (IM) is made up of Engineering, Track /Access/Operations and support functions. The teams are Civil Engineering, Signal, Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering, and Infrastructure Operations. The successful candidate will become part of the IM Finance team which aligns to that structure. The Senior Project Accountant will report to the IM Finance Manager and will be responsible for assisting in managing the financial control requirements of the IM Business covering project budgetary control, project periodic reporting, financial planning, and financial forecast management, project controls, contract management and funding cash flow management. Essential Requirements: Candidate must hold a Professional Accounting Qualification with a minimum of 3 years PQE. Proven IT Skills & Knowledge specifically Excel & SAP (FI/CO,MM) Experience in Project Accounting and Infrastructure Project Accounting essential. A keen understanding of project expenditure, accruals, retentions and cash flow. An understanding of contracts and contract variations and the procurement to invoice process. Ability to work to strict timelines and strong delivery/execution focus Demonstrated ability in the preparation of high quality timely and consistent financial reports for internal and external use. Key personal attributes which candidates will need to demonstrate include: Specialist Work Experience Analytical & Commercial Thinking Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills Critical thinking and Problem Solving A competency-based interview will from part of the selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of experience and/or application/CV To apply, please clickApplyand complete the application form by Tuesday 5th November 2024. At Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all In our hiring practices, we will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.