Financial Accountant

Background 

The primary function of TII’s Finance department is to provide financial leadership to the organisation through the provision of high-quality services and support in the following areas: 

• Financial and management reporting 
• Ensuring strong internal control over key financial and operational processes 
• Management of the corporate budgeting process 
• Processing payroll, expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable 
• Provision of training and operational support for all systems employed by Finance 
• Treasury Management  
• Statutory returns 
• Preparing the annual financial statements and management of the annual audit process with the C&AG 

It is also important for the department to build and maintain strong relationships with its colleagues and with external stakeholders such as the Department of Transport, the Department of Finance, the NDFA and TII’s bankers, advisers, solicitors and auditors. 

ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Preparation of monthly management accounts 
• Preparation of elements of the year end Statutory Financial Statements 
• Preparation of elements of the audit file for the Comptroller & Auditor General  
• Completion of or assistance with preparation and submission of both regulatory & statutory reporting requirements 
• Maintenance and update of the fixed asset registers for TII’s fixed assets. 
• Supporting staff involved in processing and reporting payroll and pension, accounts payable and accounts receivable and expenses  
• Ensuring public sector tax compliance in areas relevant to the role  
• Liaise with internal and external auditors 
• Manage individual audits where required 
• Liaise effectively with other units within TII as required 
• Undertake project work in support of new system design and implementation 
• Provide financial management support to other Directorates as required 
• Provide support for evaluation design and implementation of internal controls throughout TII   
• Develop strong effective working relationships with all members of the Finance team and with other TII staff as required  
• Maintain strong controls over cyber security risks associated with the activities of Finance.  
• Undertaking such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as appropriate to the grade. 

All of the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation and teamwork is required  

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed will be required to demonstrate the flexibility necessary to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar grade within TII and may be assigned to other such roles as business needs arise.  

Education & Experience 

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the key competencies for a Grade 2 position, as well as the following experience and job-specific requirements: 

• Degree or third level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in accountancy or other disciplines deemed relevant to the role. 
• A professional accountancy qualification and full membership of a recognised accountancy body (i.e. ACA, CPA, CIMA, or ACCA). 
• 5 years’ post qualification experience in a responsible finance position. 
• Strong team working and project management skills. 
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Irish public sector regulatory and working environment.  
• Understanding of financial control processes and procedures 
• Strong record of delivery and technical expertise in the key areas of financial and management reporting and accounting and Irish public sector tax compliance   
• Strong record of delivery in internal control, audit preparation and management, and resource and personnel management 
• Experience of working and engaging successfully with diverse teams. 
• Experience of undertaking and effectively managing a significant workload. 
• Highly motivated team player with an ability to work on own initiative, with strong multitasking capabilities. 
• Proven ability to organise and motivate teams and to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines as they fall due. 
• Communicate and present effectively on finance topics 
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in Finance ERP systems 
• Fluency in the English language, both written and oral 

Note:  In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. 

Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language. 

Candidates who are unable to show that they hold the required qualifications may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage.  An invitation to interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. 

To apply for, or to locate further information on, these posts please visit our website: https://www.tii.ie/careers/ 

The closing date for applications is 12pm Thursday 2nd October at 12pm.   

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.