Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Contract Duration/Type: Permanent

Location: Ballycoolin or Kilkenny / Hybrid Role

Overview of the role:

As the Financial Accountant, You will ensure the efficient running of the portfolio and the on-time delivery of accurate monthly financial reports.

By working closely with the Finance Manager and Operations team the Financial Accountant will have a great opportunity to learn the Waste and Water business and assist with reporting and system improvements.

Duties of the Role include:

* Review balance sheet reconciliations (Workday), assist internal control and external audit

* Understand, identify and escalate any financial risks found in tasks performed.

* Monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, long term plans. The review & approval of financial information to include the monthly Regional Report, Monthly Financial Review Packs, Workday and other ad-hoc reports

* Reporting performance internal and Group.

* Proactively provide regular feedback to the Finance Manager and General Managers. Request assistance when required. Collaborative approach.

* Demonstrate a control of your portfolio, a clear understanding of risks and performance issues. Develop actions as required. (task and completion dates)..

* Strong in highlighting key information when sending emails and reports.

* Management of Working Capital and assisting the team in the management of Credit Control and Treasury Function.

* Understand key drivers of contracts and forge strong relationships with Operations staff.

* Communication of key performance information to operations and setting targets and action plans when required.

* Drive automation of all manual processes & reports.

* To assist the General Managers with key financial information required to manage their departments

* Smooth transition of New Business Won into Operational P&L's. Assist with New Business/Investco analysis when required.

* Ensure compliance of team to all Health and Safety policies

* Taking responsibility for your duties and learning (including systems).

* Have a high personal standard when delivering work.

* Drive technology advancements within Finance and the rest of the business.

* Marketing of Central Services Department to other departments within Veolia

* Ad hoc projects

* Adherence with company code of conduct

Required skills for this role:

* ACA,ACCA,CIMA,CP or equivalent.

* Strong IT and systems skills (with a focus on Financial Systems and controls - experience of process flow (re)design and implementation)

* Strong Excel and analytical experience

* Positive, driven, proactive attitude. Likes helping and supporting individuals and teams. Work on your own initiative to a high standard. Think laterally and challenge ineffective processes and structure.

* Effective time management skills

* Proven experience that demonstrates strong commercial acumen and appreciation of the needs of a dynamic multi- national organisation

* Meet deadlines (flexibility at month end etc). Provide hands-on support when needed to meet targets.

* Multi task with the ability to deliver on goals set

* Clearly communicate and report performance at month end

* Strong organisational skills. Utilise resources and existing technology to alleviate bottle-necks

* Provide input and advice to all levels within Veolia

* Experience with Workday financial systems.

* Knowledge of Google applications is desirable.

* A self-starter with a high degree of analytical rigour.

* Resourceful with the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. (Flexibility in working hours required)

* Ability to interact with staff at all levels including senior management.

* Positive attitude

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