Senior Systems Accountant

Senior Systems Accountant - Cavan Responsible for ensuring all functionality within the central Financial system - Coda, and ancillary finance systems, perform correctly. This requires a clear understanding of the functionality of the finance systems and the ability to explain and resolve issues which may arise. Note that whilst “Accountant” is in the title of this role applicants do not necessarily have to be a qualified accountant, as this role is also quite IT systems based. Candidates would need to have some exposure to accounting and be familiar with accounting (eg Debtors and Creditors). We are looking for a candidate that is either a qualified accountant with systems exposure or has an IT Qualification with basic book keeping knowledge. Key Tasks • Ensure the finance systems are fit for purpose in terms of functionality, integration, controls and security, in line with best practices. • Ensure controls are in place to protect the integrity of the information in the financial systems and that these controls are performed on a daily basis. • Ensure financial data from the other information systems can link in smoothly and properly with the central financial system. • Act as a custodian of the Chart of Accounts hierarchies by ensuring that new cost centres and income/expenditure codes abide by certain posting rules. • Responsibility for the design, configuration and test of changes to the financial systems, in conjunction with Vendor or third party provider where appropriate, as part of a formal change lifecycle process. • Responsibility for system housekeeping activities on the central financial system. • Maintain a high level of knowledge about all products, systems and procedures that relate to the accounting and finance process. • Work closely with the Finance Reporting team to identify software configuration changes in the financial system that will streamline and improve the monthly reporting cycle. • Work closely with Finance Operations teams to identify where software configuration changes in the financial systems, and/or process re-engineering, will help to improve business practices. • Work closely with Finance Operations teams to investigate and resolve system accounting queries. • Work closely with IT and Vendor support personnel to investigate and resolve finance system issues. Experience/Knowledge required: • 5 + years commercial experience in an accounting role • 3+ years commercial experience in the maintenance of a financial processing software system • Technically strong on accounting entries • Experience of working in tandem with IT/Vendors to deliver changes to the finance system • Understanding of change lifecycle process and controls • Proficient in Microsoft Office product Apply Here