Management Accountant

Obrienfinefoods; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and beverage manufacturing company in Ireland is seeking a Management Accountant to report to the Finance Director. Responsibilities include preparing P&L statements, compiling management accounts, and providing insights to drive business improvement. The ideal candidate will be an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and remain effective under pressure.
• Hands-on approach with strong ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L statements for various trading entities.
• Compile monthly management accounts and highlight key deviations.
• Analyse operational and commercial performance for business improvement.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to analyse complex datasets

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant

Job description

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Overview

This role will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the finance team, providing timely and relevant information to generate insights that enable robust decision making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L statements for various trading entities, ensuring key performance areas are clearly understood.
• Compile monthly management accounts, highlighting key deviations or variances from weekly P&Ls.
• Analyse operational and commercial performance, providing valuable insights to drive business improvement.

Controls

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and other compliance-related submissions.
• Identify and escalate gaps in reporting and controls for prompt resolution.
• Assist with annual financial audits for relevant sites.
• Monitor and report on transfer pricing controls monthly, escalating issues as required.
• Commercial Finance Administration
  • Pricing: Ensure robust pricing controls for accuracy and debtor cash flow protection.
  • Develop and review transfer pricing processes for accurate performance reporting and compliance.
  • Review key customer pricing for consistency, challenging discrepancies.
  • Rebates: Maintain up-to-date customer rebate agreements. Communicate rebate values accurately and on time to stakeholders. Manage customer rebate accruals, reviewing and releasing as appropriate.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant (newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE).

Knowledge, Experience & Qualities

• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments and remain effective under pressure.
• Hands-on approach to achieving objectives, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and generate actionable insights.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing