Finance Executive

Job Title: Finance ExecutiveGrade: Higher Executive OfficerPost Type: Permanent Full-TimeLocation: Cork; however, there will be a requirement to travel from time to time.Remuneration: €56,607 to €68,840 per annumThe Finance Executive shall provide comprehensive support in the provision of accurate and timely financial and accounting reports and other information as required. They will manage Safefoods payroll processing and undertake other corporate administration duties as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day operational support to the Finance Manager and Corporate Operations Manager.Accounts preparation on computer-based accounting systems to trial balance level including month-end reporting and bank reconciliation.Preparation of financial statements, cash-flow statements and financial reports.Maintaining and controlling fixed asset register and depreciation schedule.Reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash and credit card accounts.Preparation of statutory returns in Ireland and Northern Ireland including VAT and PAYE.Assisting in the preparation of budgets and analysing budget performance.Managing paper and electronic records in line withSafefoods Record of Processing Activities recording, storing, retrieval, destruction.Liaison as necessary with government departments, Joint Secretariat of the North South Ministerial Council and other public sector agencies in Ireland and Northern Ireland.Management of payroll procedures alongside the HR Executive.This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to take on other tasks and duties for the proper and effective performance of your role. Your role will change as the needs of the business change and you will be required to adapt to these changes and to develop your role going forward.Safefood is committed to equality of opportunity.Essential Criteria Education, Qualifications & ExperienceQualified Accountant: ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or otherorWorking towards a relevant qualification and otherwise qualified by extensive relevant experience.A minimum of five years relevant experience in a finance role.Demonstrable experience of preparation of accounts to TB stage including necessary journals / adjustments within the Irish statutory and regulatory frameworkDemonstrable experience of Payroll processingExcellent report writing skills and ability to make financial issues understood by non-finance professionalsHighly proficient in IT workplace tools; including financial software, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint, OutlookTeam LeadershipWorks with the team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing and performance issues if they ariseProvides clear information and advice as to what is required of the teamStrives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet objectivesIs flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of changeJudgement, Analysis and Decision MakingGathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical factorsTakes account of any broader issues, agendas, sensitivities and related implications when making decisionsUses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisionsPuts forward solutions to address problemsManagement and Delivery of ResultsTakes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectivesSuccessfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same timeStructures and organises their own and others work effectivelyIs logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources availableProactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementationDemonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively Applies appropriate systems/ processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputsPractices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customersInterpersonal And Communication SkillsBuilds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing roleActs as an effective link between staff and senior managementProjects conviction, gaining buy-in by outlining relevant information and selling the benefitsTreats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstancesPresents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writingCollaborates and supports colleagues to achieve organisational goalsSpecialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self DevelopmentHas a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/ Organisation and effectively communicates this to othersHas high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of workFocuses on self-development, striving to improve performanceDrive & Commitment to Public Service ValuesStrives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectivesDemonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demandsIs personally trustworthy and can be relied uponUpholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrityDesirable CriteriaExperience in the public sector or in another highly regulated sector.Evidence of experience of working in a cross-border or all-island context.SkillsPayroll Processing Financial Accounting