Financial Accountant

The position: Group Financial Accountant

The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the strength of the Global Finance Team in order to meet the ambitious strategic and reporting goals of the business. This role reports to the Group Finance Manager and may require some travel. 

The role will also work closely with various department heads.

Location: This role is based at AMCS Group HQ, City East Plaza, Castletroy, Ballysimon, Limerick. 

Key responsibilities of the position are as follows: 

Finance Partner

 Partner role supporting the regional finance business partners, including operational reviews and continuous improvement projects

 Finance lead in cross functional/departmental projects to drive operational efficiencies

 Financial analysis of product and customer profitability and trends 

 Provide support and technical expertise to colleagues across the business

 Liaise with budget holders, and provide them with accurate data to enable them to meet their targets.

Financial Reporting – in line with tight Group deadlines 

 Monthly financial close across multiple statutory entities with variance analysis to budget and forecast.

 Preparation of monthly departmental reporting packs. 

 Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet packs, ensuring consistency across all subsidiaries, with detailed supporting schedules and backup documentation across all accounts.

 Participate in internal and external audit process and liaise with auditors, and involvement in local statutory accounts.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Other Reporting

 Assist in all areas of budgeting, forecasting and preparation of strategic plans, including the coordination, completion and maintenance of the budgeting model

 Assist in the preparation of monthly P&L and cashflow forecasts with associated commentary

 Develop and implement dashboards and ad hoc reports and analysis when requested 

Change Management

 Experience with acquisition and system integrations is preferable.

 Must be able to work on own initiative and identify and implement continuous improvement processes.

 Must be able to engage in and drive digital transformation projects. 

Qualifications Experience

 The successful candidate will have a primary degree qualification in Business/Accounting & Finance and a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

 A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role is required and experience or knowledge of the Software Industry would be a distinct advantage!

Personal characteristics

The successful candidate must have/be:

 Strong Excel skills and a good level of technical and analytical expertise with the ability to identify variances and trends.

 Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet critical deadlines

 Track record of meeting tight time deadlines and commitments

 Energetic, enthusiastic and possessing a highly accountable leadership style 

 Results focused, and metric driven with excellent analytical abilities 

 A good understanding and experience of ERP systems internal controls 

 Team oriented mindset with ability to work well across functions and geographies 

Who we are?

AMCS is Ireland’s largest indigenous software company. We are a market leader in the environmental service industry. AMCS employs over 1000+ people across 12 countries. We are Headquartered in Limerick, Ireland and have offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

What we do?

We deliver enterprise cloud-based solutions worldwide. AMCS supports over 2,650 customers across 22 countries. Our team is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. We help our customers to reach a more sustainable future through reducing their carbon footprint and to work in a more environmentally conscious way.

Your Life@AMCS:

·      Choose how you work: on-site or Hybrid

·      Gain extensive training, guidance, and support.

·      Earn a competitive package with benefits.

·      Work in an environment that is truly collaborative, innovative, and supportive.

·      Have a clear pathway for your progression.

·      Make an impact and be part of digital ways to a cleaner world.

Your AMCS story begins here.