Part Qualified Management Accountant

Role based in Special Olympics Ireland, National Sports Campus, Dublin 15 Reporting To:      Finance Manager Closing Date:      Monday 01 October 2018   Special Olympics Ireland is first and foremost a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability across 32 county spectra, providing athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport. It's about fun, friendships and team spirit; it's about a feeling of belonging, and ultimately improving quality of life. Special Olympics changes lives in so many different ways. Through sport, athletes develop both physically and emotionally, they make new friends, realise their dreams, and know they can fit in. Special Olympics enables them to achieve and win not only in sport but in life too.   Job Purpose/Primary Objectives: The role will be varied and will cover multiple aspects of the finance function with primary responsibility for the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and supporting procurement systems. Skills & Experience: Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ACA. 3rd level qualification Experience with a variety of accounting software packages. Previous experience of using Procurement systems integrated with accounting systems is desirable. Candidates should be self-motivated and organised with a high level of attention to detail. Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills particularly and Outlook. Candidates should have at least two years' experience in a similar management accountant role. Candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills and be able to work on their own initiative under the direction of the Finance Manager and as part of an overall department team. Knowledge of accounting under the Charity SORP requirements is an advantage.    Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation of month end management accounts across multiple office and projects to tight deadlines to include accruals and prepayments. Overseeing the work of Purchase Ledger including weekly Bacs Payment runs, direct debit payments and responsibility for credit control. Supervising the work of Sales Ledger and responsibility for Debtors control. Assisting with the monthly reconciliation of key Balance Sheets and P&L accounts. Support with the treasury management functions across investments, bank accounts, cash-handling, cash-flows and electronic payments systems such as EFT and BACS . Assisting with the management of the procurement systems and exception report monitoring to include advice support and training to staff on procurement and processes. Assist with the monitoring and implementation of the organisations Financial Policy & Procedures & Levels of Authority across all offices. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and mid-year reforecasts across multiple offices within tight deadlines. Support the annual external audit process. Provide support and advice to staff regarding general insurance queries and assist with the annual business insurance review and periodic tender process.  Support the multiple grants-drawdown process and funders reports. Assist with the on-going financial systems maintenance and housekeeping. Provide financial support and training to staff as required. Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports where required Participate in cross functional training as required. *** We do not require agency assistance at present***