Financial Accountant

12 month FTC

Hybrid working

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant position within the Accounting & Reporting (A&R) team. The successful candidate will support A&R Managers and Senior A&R Managers in ensuring the timely and accurate financial accounting and management reporting with key responsibility for the reporting of period end, year end and all planning processes

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely preparation and submission of monthly and year-end financial and management accounts and reporting packs to Group and Senior Management.                                                  
• Preparation of consolidated group and subsidiary financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.                                                                                                                                                             
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial consolidation including financial reports and analysis for the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team and Annual Report.
• Provide analysis and supporting information to assist management teams in understanding business performance and drive value added decision making.
• Production of balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of relevant controls. 
• Assist the A&R manager in supporting the business on ad hoc operational and commercial reporting requirements
• Lead and participate in projects, including cross functional collaboration as needed                   
• Pro-actively monitor and identify opportunities to enhance and improve controls, systems, and processes in line with evolving business needs.
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors and input into schedules for statutory reporting and tax compliance as required.
• Advocate for adherence to the Group Policy manual and procedures and keep informed of updates to ensure ongoing compliance of ledgers under their control.

Requirements

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
• 2 to 3 years post qualification experience ideally in a multinational organisation or professional practice.
• Strong financial reporting (IAS/IFRS) background and risk management experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including report writing.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and commercial issues and clearly communicate proposals to stakeholders.
• A self-starter, with a high degree of analytical rigour with the ability to think commercially and strategically while working with detail.
• A strong collaborator who can challenge and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of ERP systems, SAP & Data Warehousing platforms (or similar) and report design is desirable

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation