Management Accountant

Role:                                                   Management Accountant

Location                                             159-161 Sheriff Street Upper Dublin 1

Job Title                                              Management Accountant  

Reporting to                                        Head of Finance  

Contract                                              Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Salary                                                  €45,509 - €58,894

Hours                                                  35 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday)

Leave                                                   22 days pro rata (+3 designated days Christmas week)

Clúid Housing is the largest approved housing body (AHB) in Ireland, providing over 8,000 affordable, high quality homes to people in housing need. Our vision is for a society where everyone has a great place to live. This will be achieved by providing quality housing and services to enable people to create homes and thriving communities.

Clúid Housing is an equal opportunities employer and proud to have been recognised as a top employer in Ireland. At Clúid Housing we firmly believe that our success is down to our dedicated and growing staff body working in every corner of Ireland. Our company is made up of talented people who bring enthusiasm, confidence, expertise, professionalism and respect to our business. Our staff consistently work towards achieving our vision of creating a society where everyone has a great place to live. 

Our employees benefit from a great working environment, great learning opportunities, a supportive management team and an extensive benefits package:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Excellent & Continuous Training
• Development Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Employee Benefits

If the above appeals to you, then keep reading.....and remember Clúid Housing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Finance Department

The Finance and Treasury Team is led by the Director of Finance and Treasury and is split in to six sections

• Financial Control
• Financial Reporting
• Treasury Strategy
• Business Planning & Forecasting
• Finance Business Partnering
• Compliance

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the role will be responsible for management accounting and assisting the finance department during the implementation of a new Finance Management System.

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of the monthly management accounts and month end process
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting as required
• Prepare and post month end adjustments
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support data cleanse of General Ledger and Accounts Receivable modules for migration to new Finance Management System
• Support Accounts Receivable team in the weekly rent run and daily cash allocation postings
• Support Accounts Receivable team with resident rent queries in a prompt and efficient manner, which will involve liaising with the Contact Centre and Housing Services Teams
• Post all rent transactions to the accounting software
• Complete periodic bank reconciliations
• Assist with other ad-hoc duties and financial projects as required
• Provide cover for other finance staff during holiday and other busy periods

Other

• Assist Finance Managers and Head of Finance with any financial or ad hoc projects as required
• Collaborate with the Finance Operations Supervisor with any additional reporting requirements that are needed
• Provide support to other members of the Finance Team and foster an environment of knowledge sharing

Corporate Responsibilities

• Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities
• Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times
• Exercise discretion at all times
• Fulfill all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and safety obligations

General

• Adopt an approach of continuous learning and personal development
• To positively promote the Association in all activities
• Any other duties which are consistent with your role

Key competencies required in the role

• Relationship management
• Financial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Flexible and Adaptable 

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree level

• Qualified accountant

Knowledge / Skills

• Proficient I.T. skills at a high level including excel
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organise at company and personal level
• Ability to adapt to new IT systems
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, report writing, presentation
• Strong analytical & statistical skills

Experience

• 5 years’ experience working in a busy finance environment
• Minimum of 1 year Post Qualified Experience
• Experience of working in a property orientated environment or similar SME
• Experience of working in a team environment
• Experience of working with senior management

Application for this role closes Sunday 19th September 2021 at midnight. It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 27th September 2021.