Accounting & Reporting Team Members

Vacancy  No:     ES EX 19 58      

Job Title:            Accounting & Reporting Team Members

Business Unit:  Various           

Job Type:           Permanent

Position Description

We have opportunities in our centralised Finance Operations function for candidates who are highly motivated, with a strong accounting background and capability. The positions offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team in the Accounting & Reporting area. Our teams in this area are responsible for financial accounting & treasury accounting for the ESB Group and Business Units.

Key Responsibilities

• Period close, consolidation and reconciliation activities at Group and Business Unit level.
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Co-ordination of the annual statutory audit process, engagement with external auditors and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and customers including corporate, business units and external auditors.
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounting & Reporting function.
• Providing technical accounting support to Corporate and Business Units.
• Monitoring accounting (IFRS), technical and commercial developments and advising on their impact on the financial close of the Group.
• Partnering with the Business on accounting related matters.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• High level of technical accounting competency and strong analytical skills.
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills - knowledge of SAP would be preferable.

Qualifications

Newly qualified/1+ year PQE with recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) or part-qualified accountant with relevant experience.  

Location

Dublin 2

Closing date

3rd October 2019