Project 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 Project Accountant position within the Accounting & Reporting (“A&R”) team to play a key role in a SAP Group Reporting system implementation project. This role is ideally suited to a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and an interest in finance transformation, systems implementation and process optimisation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future-state Group reporting environment, supporting design, testing, validation and change management activities across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of the new Group Reporting and Consolidation solution.
• Support definition of future-state reporting requirements, including chart of accounts, consolidation structures, account mapping, reporting templates, and disclosure requirements.
• Participate in process mapping, documenting current vs. future-state consolidation and reporting workflows                                                                                                                                                        
• Lead or support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including scenario design, testing execution, results documentation, and remediation actions                                                                 
• Perform data validation, including trial balance loads, mapping accuracy, intercompany reporting tests, and opening balance conversion                                                                            
• Support the development of a strengthened controls and governance framework within the new reporting environment                                                                                                                               
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, IT, project managers, and external advisors to ensure accurate delivery of project milestones                                                                                 
• Prepare training materials, process documentation, SOPs, and contribute to end‑user training and post‑implementation support.                                                                                                    
• Participate in project governance forums, providing clear updates on risks, timelines, dependencies, and testing outcomes.

Requirements

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
• 2 to 3 years post qualification experience ideally in a multinational organisation or professional practice which specialised in consulting for system implementations
• Strong financial reporting (IAS/IFRS) background and risk management experience
• Prior experience in finance transformation, systems implementation, or process optimisation highly desirable                                                                                                                           
• Experience of ERP systems, SAP & Data Warehousing platforms (or similar)                      
• Strong project mindset with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including report writing.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and commercial issues and clearly communicate proposals to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across finance, IT and project teams and influence at multiple levels.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability with systems or reporting tools
• Prior experience working with SAP Group Reporting or experience with the implementation of a consolidation system in a complex ERP environment 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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