Head of Financial Accounting — Strategic Leader

Dublin City Council; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Council is seeking a senior leader to fill the Head of Financial Accounting role. You will drive strategic financial reporting, governance, and financial controls across the organisation, in partnership with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance.

The successful candidate will manage the Oracle Financial Management System, oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, treasury management, and asset controls, while developing staff through CPD and formal training.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership within a local government environment.
• Strong understanding of the local government environment and regulatory context.
• Proven ability to lead strategic financial reporting and governance.
• Experience with Oracle FMS and related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Financial Accounting function.
• Lead the production of the Annual Financial Statement in line with standards.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and tax advisers.
• Develop staff through CPD and formal training.

Skills

Financial accounting

Leadership

Oracle Financial Management

Treasury management

Payroll

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial controls

Fixed asset management

CPD

Tools

Oracle Financial Management System (FMS)

Job description

Dublin City Council is seeking a senior leader to fill the Head of Financial Accounting role. You will drive strategic financial reporting, governance, and financial controls across the organisation, in partnership with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance.

The successful candidate will manage the Oracle Financial Management System, oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, treasury management, and asset controls, while developing staff through CPD and formal training.