Accounting & Reporting Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Electricity Supply Board Full time
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

A Team Lead opportunity has now arisen within the Finance Operations, Accounting and Reporting teams in Enterprise Services, ESB. Candidates are sought who are highly motivated, with a strong accounting and analytical background and capability. The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team. Key priorities for Finance Operations are the delivery of best-practice finance processes, digitalisation, delivering business requirements and continued staff development. This position will give the successful candidates the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the delivery of business unit management accounts, reconciliations, statutory and regulatory financial statements.
2. Assist and advise the business unit on accounting implications of commercial transactions.
3. Management of the statutory audit process for business unit entities, engagement with external auditors and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required.
4. Managing the relationship with key business unit stakeholders.
5. Manage the performance of the Accounting & Reporting team to ensure delivery of outputs to business units.
6. Manage the performance and development of team members.
7. Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounts & Reporting function.

Experience & Qualifications

1. High Level of accounting competency and strong analytical skills.
2. Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
5. A recognised professional accounting qualification is essential.
6. Minimum of five years' post qualification experience in a related role.

Location

ESB Head Office, F27, Dublin 2

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting to

Business Unit Accounting & Reporting Manager

Why Work with Us?

1. Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
2. Progressive, hybrid working model.
3. Career development through mentoring and training.
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
5. Sports and Social Clubs.
6. Networking opportunities.
7. Credit Union.
8. Access to staff well-being programmes.
9. Generous parental leave entitlements.
10. Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme.
11. Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.

Closing Date
12th March 2025

Note: Please advise if you require any assistance or accommodations should you be called to attend an interview.

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie.

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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