Group Financial Accountant

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Purpose of the Role:

This role is within the Group Finance function.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the areas of Group reporting, assisting in the management of annual audit, internal governance reviews and ensuring compliance with Group Policy & procedures as well as a wide range of other responsibilities.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified accountant to learn and get

exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving business.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Duties will include some of the following tasks but may be subject to change:

• Assisting with management of the annual external audit
• Assisting with preparation of the monthly consolidation
• Assisting in conducting balance sheet reviews of all group operating companies once per quarter
• and summarising findings back to CFO as well as Audit, Risk & Finance Committee
• Conducting detailed control reviews as directed by CFO / Group Financial Controller
• Responsible for updating of Policies and procedures across the Group as directed by CFO and Group Financial Controller
• Responsibility for identification of eligible grants and assisting operating Finance teams in the successful completion of claims and were necessary, co-ordinate the assistance of external specialists to assist in the process
• Responsible for completion of all reporting to Agri Food Regulator as well as Enterprise Ireland
• Approving weekly supplier and payroll payments
• Approving FX trades on daily basis
• Ad hoc projects and assisting with systems implementations and upgrades

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• To have an open mindset and a willingness to grasp responsibility as offered and deliver on tasks assigned particularly when these are challenging and new
• Practice background with experience of audit and financial statements a necessity
• Comfortable interacting with senior management and other functional areas
• Good communication & presentation skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience of governance / internal audit would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of team
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Attention to detail and a desire to complete work to a high standard is a prerequisite
• Excellent IT skills required, experience of RPA and/or VBA an advantage but not required
• Experience of SUN / Infor Accounting system an advantage
• Ability to speak French, Portuguese or Spanish an advantage but not required.
• FMCG experience preferred.

Keelings Values

• People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
• Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
• Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
• Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Recruitment Process

• CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• Phone Screening
• 1st Interview
• 2nd Interview
• Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people