Group Financial Accountant

Keelings; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Free On-site parking with electric car

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings is a private Irish-owned group with operations in Ireland, the UK and Europe. The role sits in Group Finance, assisting with annual external audit, monthly consolidation and quarterly balance sheet reviews, while ensuring compliance with Group policies.

The successful candidate will join a busy team in a fast-moving business. Qualified accountants with governance experience and strong communication skills will thrive, with opportunities to participate in system upgrades and grants

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with audit/financial reporting experience.
• Experience in governance and internal controls is preferred.
• Ability to interact with senior management and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual external audit.
• Assist in monthly consolidation and balance sheet reviews.
• Support governance, policies and procedures updates across the Group.

Skills

Audit experience

Governance

Communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

IT skills

RPA/VBA advantage

SUN/Infor accounting knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

Degree in Business Management or Economics

Tools

SUN Accounting

Infor Accounting

RPA

VBA

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose Of The Role

Keelings is a private family-owned company and has been in existence since the 1930's.

The company has grown substantially in recent years and now has operations in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and Latin America employing approximately 2,000 people.

Keelings primary activities are the sourcing, importing, marketing and distribution of fresh produce from sources around the world to the Irish, UK and European markets.

Keelings is also a large grower of fruit in Ireland, Costa Rica and Brazil.

This role is within the Group Finance function.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the areas of Group reporting, assisting in the management of annual audit, internal governance reviews and ensuring compliance with Group Policy & procedures as well as a wide range of other responsibilities.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified accountant to learn and get exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving business.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Assisting with management of the annual external audit
• Assisting with preparation of the monthly consolidation
• Assisting in conducting balance sheet reviews of all group operating companies once per quarter

and summarising findings back to CFO as well as Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

• Conducting detailed control reviews as directed by CFO / GFC
• Responsible for updating of Policies and procedures across the Group as directed by CFO and GFC
• Responsibility for identification of eligible grants and assisting operating Finance teams in the successful completion of claims and were necessary, co-ordinate the assistance of external specialists to assist in the process
• Responsible for completion of all reporting to Agri Food Regulator as well as Enterprise Ireland
• Approving weekly supplier and payroll payments
• Approving FX trades on daily basis
• Ad hoc projects and assisting with systems implementations and upgrades

Key Skills & Knowledge

• To have an open mindset and a willingness to grasp responsibility as offered and deliver on tasks assigned particularly when these are challenging and new
• Practice background with experience of audit and financial statements a necessity
• Comfortable interacting with senior management and other functional areas
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Previous experience of governance / internal audit would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of team
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Attention to detail and a desire to complete work to a high standard is a prerequisite
• Excellent IT skills required, experience of RPA and/or VBA an advantage but not required
• Experience of SUN / Infor Accounting system an advantage

Desirable

• Ability to speak French, Portuguese or Spanish an advantage but not required.
• FMCG experience preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

• Successful completion of the annual external audit within the required deadline and budget and with minimal MLP's
• Full understanding of all aspects of the group monthly consolidation process
• Work with other members of the Group Finance team to ensure completion of quarterly balance sheet reviews for all active group companies
• Assist GFC to work with BU Heads of Finance to ensure issues identified in reviews are resolved in a timely manner
• Updating of Governance & Finance policies as directed and cascaded across affected staff in timely manner
• Implementation of procedures to ensure eligible grants are identified and then work with relevant staff to ensure claim completion is prioritised and successful.

Education & Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant
• Educated to degree level/Business Management/Economics.

Additional Relevant Information

• Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times.
• Travel will be required in this role and could be up to several days per month.
• This role is used by Keelings to source future Business Unit Financial Accountants and FC's and offers great progression prospects for the right candidate. It is hoped that the successful candidate would move into a trading division in time.

Benefits

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/