Financial Management Accountant

Job Summary

The Role

This position is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Head of Finance. They will be responsible for introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to County Monaghan.

The Finance Department has responsibility for:

• Financial and management accounting – including the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, and the Annual Financial Statement;
• Management of long and short-term finances, including investments and borrowings;
• Development and improvement of financial systems;
• Accounts Payable;
• Accounts Receivable;
• Insurance;
• Motor Taxation.

Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on Strategic Management, accountability, performance management and customer service. As a key member of the finance management team, you will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to fully utilize their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high performance culture.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website