Company Accountant

7 days ago

The Municipal District of Carlow, Ireland Carlow County Development Partnership Full time

About Carlow Development Partnership CLG

Carlow Development Partnership CLG is the local development company for Carlow. Our overall strategic focus is to deliver results for our clients across three core strategies namely, rural economic development, community development and labour market activation. Working with a professional team of 25 employees and 170 part-time scheme support workers throughout Carlow, our current portfolio of programmes underpinning our core strategies include; (1) National Rural Development (LEADER) programme, (2) Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme, (3) Ts schemes, (4) Rural Social Scheme, (5) Sustainable Energy Communities Network, (6) HSE Outreach Community Initiative, (7) Community Connection Project as well as a range of complimentary programmes across 5 different sites. Each of these 7 programme frameworks has specific financial and compliance requirements and combined, give rise to a total budget of approximately €2.5 - €3 million p/a. The financial/payroll element of some of the aforementioned programme frameworks, most noticeably the payroll function for the 170 part-time scheme support workers, is processed outside of the organisation under a shared services arrangement.

Role Profile

Title: Company Accountant
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Located at: Company Offices, Askea House, Pollerton Road, Carlow

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the CEO and Senior Management Team, the role of Company Accountant is a senior role in the company and is critical to supporting the effective delivery of our publicly funded company services and the implementation of the company's corporate governance strategy. The major areas of responsibility include;

Major Areas of Responsibility

  • Preparation of financial statements.
  • Budget variance analysis.
  • Payroll.
  • Control detailed cost apportionment across projects.
  • Expenditure compliance with programme frameworks.
  • Finance related company policies.
  • Internal and external auditing.
  • Company insurance portfolio.
The Company Accountant will have responsibility for the financial operations and associated administration throughout the company which will include the following duties;
  • Preparation and monitoring of budgets across all programmes.
  • Co-ordination and processing of all payments and receipts for the company.
  • Full expenditure compliance with programme frameworks.
  • Control of detailed apportionment of costs across a portfolio of programmes.
  • Full compliance across all expenditure with the company procurement processes.
  • Administration of 8 separate bank accounts, including company credit card and petty cash.
  • Preparation of all financial statements up to trial balance stage.
  • Preparation and submission of programme returns in line with set deadlines.
  • Preparation of bi-monthly internal management financial statements.
  • Presentation of financial reports for Board of Directors.
  • Assist CEO with preparation of financial/budget plans for tendering opportunities.
  • Managing all aspects of payroll.
  • Brief CEO on relevant financial regulations and legislation.
  • Maintain company finance procedures manual.
  • Implementation and monitoring of company apportionment policies.
  • Implementation and monitoring of shared services arrangements with relevant bodies.
  • Managing of capital/asset register.
  • Managing Company Registration Office (CRO) requirements.
  • Liaison and support for the internal audit committee.
  • Undertaking of internal control checks on in-house project files.
  • Liaison with the external company auditor.
  • Managing company insurance portfolio.
  • Other projects as assigned by the CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Qualifications/Education
  • At least 5 years post qualification experience working in a financial role.
  • Member of a recognised Accountancy body.
  • Computer skills including SAGE, WORD, EXCEL.
Knowledge Of
  • Finance related company policies.
  • Corporate Governance.
  • Public sector funding processes would be a distinct advantage.
Proven Experience In
  • Control of cost apportionment.
  • Financial and risk control.
  • Preparation of financial statements.
  • Payroll.
  • Expenditure compliance with programme frameworks.
  • Internal and external auditing.
Behavioural Competencies
The Following Competencies Are Essential For The Role
  • Ability to manage and control large volumes of data.
  • Ability to prioritise and respond effectively to multiple deadlines.
  • Effective team development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Dependable.
  • Team player.
  • Results driven.
  • Solution oriented.
  • Business acumen/commercial awareness.
Summary Of Key Terms And Conditions Of Employment

Duration of Contract: Full time permanent subject to funding
Probationary Period: 6 months probationary period will apply to this contract
Location of Post: Carlow Town, hybrid working available
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and in the region of €55,000 p/a pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave p/a pro rata
Time in Lieu: Subject to prior approval
Other: Other terms and conditions of employment will be detailed in the contract of employment.

Application Process: Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with Covering Letter by clicking Apply on or before Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 5pm.
All applications received will be acknowledged. Shortlisting will apply. Canvasing will disqualify. Carlow Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
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