• Dublin City Centre


• Permanent


• Industry


• Reference: 24039YR

Our client, a large housing association experiencing a period of growth, is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is based in Dublin City Centre and operates on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days in the office.




Key Responsibilities:




Monthly Management Accounts Preparation Lead

• Ensure timely preparation of Monthly Management accounts to include supporting schedules and Variance reporting


• Preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts presentation pack to include dashboard, Infographics, and KPIs


• Provide granular reporting by Estate to Asset Management and Housing Services Departments


• Liaise regularly with departmental Managers in supporting of Budget tracking and report requirements


• Update Bank Covenant reporting requirements on a quarterly basis


• Identification of value-add opportunities to the business

Cashflow Accounting

• Preparation of the monthly cashflow statement as part of the monthly Management Accounts


• Support Treasury function by co-ordinating inputs to the rolling cash flow forecasting process

Annual Audit Process Lead

• Liaise and co-ordinate with the external statutory auditors in the preparation of the Annual Audit and Audit field work


• Communicate to Management with regular progress reporting


• Co-ordination of uploads to the Audit portal

Annual Budget Preparation Lead

• Co-ordinate and support Budget owners in the preparation of the Annual Budget

• Collate departmental Budget information and report to Senior Management on overall CHI Budget


• Co-ordination of the inputs to the 30-year financial projection forecasts


• Support in the financial modelling and stress testing of those forecasts

Fixed Asset Account Lead

• To maintain and update CHI fixed asset register monthly


• Perform depreciation and amortisation calculation routines with nominal ledger postings


• Monthly Nominal Reconciliations of the Fixed Asset Register with the Asset and Loans Register and Asset Management databases


• Explore new software option for CHI Fixed Asset Register currently housed in Excel

Other Key Responsibilities :

• Assigned BOI Administrator for Online banking


• Responsible for user set-ups and access rights assignation


• Beneficiary approver and Payment uploads and approvals of Finance - BI-Annual Financial Survey submission


• Housing Regulator - Support the Financial inputs to the Annual submission to AHBRA


• Castleton Finance Administrator - User set up and access rights assignments


• Support in the provision of Quarterly Covenant management accounts reports to external Funders


• Participate in any Internal Audit processes when necessary


• Ad hoc tasks directed by Finance Manager

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Accountant


• Strong Excel, analytical and modelling skills required

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of an integrated team

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to report to Senior Management including Board Sub-committee

Conditions of Employment (TBC):

• Salary Range 60k-70k


• Annual Leave - 22 Days exclusive of Public holidays


• A Defined Contribution Pension Scheme


• Hybrid working arrangements available


• Training supports


• Income Continuance Scheme


• Death in Service Scheme


• Paid Professional Membership Fees


• Continuous Professional Development Opportunities

If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: 01 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie