Senior Financial Accountant

Indra Group UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Learning & development programs

Travel allowances

Job summary

Indra Ireland is seeking a Financial Accountant (Fixed Assets) to manage the fixed asset register, depreciation, and capital expenditure governance. You will support month-end and year-end reporting, audits, and provide financial insights to project stakeholders.

The role involves client-facing duties and potential travel to client sites in Dublin. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification, 2+ years in a finance role with fixed asset experience, and strong Excel/data

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification and membership in a recognised body.
• 2+ years' experience in a finance role with fixed asset accounting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of project financial management and data analytics.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
• Manage asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and impairments.
• Ensure accurate capitalisation of project and technology expenditure.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting and audits.
• Monitor capital expenditure against budgets.
• Produce fixed asset reconciliations and management reporting.
• Drive improvements to fixed asset processes and reporting.
• Support creation of financial design and proposals for client/stakeholders.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analytics

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Membership of a recognised professional body of accountants

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for the core business operations of its customers worldwide. It is a world leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in Transport and Defence markets, and the leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait. Its business model is based on a comprehensive range of proprietary products, with a high-value focus and with a high innovation component. In the 2023 financial year, Indra achieved revenue of € 4.34 billion, employing over 58,000 people across 46+ countries, with business operations in over 140 countries.

At Indra, Innovation is in our DNA. We promote the digitalization of transport to achieve more sustainable, safe, reliable, resilient, and accessible mobility and infrastructure. We strive towards a reduction of accidents, to an improvement of safety, and the protection of travellers and infrastructure. We facilitate more efficient and less polluting transport management, optimizing the use of public resources, reducing the carbon footprint, promoting sustainable mobility policies and improving air quality.

Leadership - Generating real impact through tangible results

Flexibility - Enhancing proximity to the customer and differentiating Indra from its competitors

Focus - Projecting progress in a clear direction, which is crucial in the specialisation of business

Reliability - Building trust and long-term relationships based on experience and excellence

As part of a recently awarded ticketing project, Indra has a requirement for a Financial Accountant (Fixed Assets) to play a key role in the financial management of the NGT Fixed Assets and the establishment of robust financial governance and control and to provide strategic financial insights to senior management and project stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the Indra Ireland Senior Financial Accountant, the individual will also work closely with the Implementation Services Manager (Project Manager).

This role of the Financial Accountant (Fixed Assets) is crucial for ensuring accurate recording and reporting of the NGT Fixed Assets. Initially, this role will have a strong focus on fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure governance, and asset controls, supporting a significant transformation and investment programme. As the business and programme mature, the role will evolve to offer broader exposure across financial reporting, business partnering, project accounting, process improvement, and wider finance activities, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This role has significant client facing responsibilities and therefore we require an individual who is comfortable in this type of role and who is flexible to work at client offices in Dublin, as required.

The Financial Accountant (Fixed Assets) shall have responsibility & accountability for (including but not limited to) the below:

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
• Manage asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and impairments.
• Ensure accurate capitalisation of project and technology expenditure.
• Support month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting processes.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare fixed asset reconciliations and management reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and analysis.
• Drive improvements to fixed asset processes, controls, and reporting.
• Support the production and delivery of quality finance documentation including financial design and proposals for presentation to the Indra Senior Finance Manager, Indra project team and client stakeholders.
• Develop and report high-quality financial management reports, financial analysis and key performance indicators to Indra management including the Senior Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant, Project Account Manager and Implementation Services Manager (Project Manager).

Note: The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within Indra.

Requirements

The role requires the individual to have demonstratable experience across change control, incident management, exception management, and high-volume transactions management.

Essential Requirements

• A professional accountancy qualification and be admitted to membership of a recognised professional body of accountants
• 2+ years' experience working in a finance role, (Finance Business, Finance Analyst, Financial Accountant) with demonstrable experience With Fixed Asset accounting
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, and knowledge of project financial management
• Knowledge of data analytics and financial modelling
• Strong Excel skills
• Flexible and adaptable with experience working within a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Desirable attributes

• An understanding of public sector accounting, public transport ticketing technology or the ability to quickly acquire such understanding
• Have demonstrable experience working in a high-volume transaction environment
• Experience with Maximo or other asset management software,
• Have experience in contract management

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

• Annual Leave: 24 days per annum + Irish bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
• Pension - 7% employee and 7% employer
• Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Charitable initiatives
• Learning and development programs
• Travel & expense allowances
• Innovative & collaborative work environment

Must be eligible to work in Ireland; and must be willing to travel (5%), depending on business requirements.