Senior Financial Accountant (16 month contract)

Job description

TransferMate – a subsidiary of CluneTech – was established in 2010 when we began working with regulators around the world to secure licenses to operate as a global payment’s provider. With a global payments network covering 200+ countries and territories, TransferMate have established partnerships with some of the largest banks, fintechs and software providers in the world. The combination of our regulated network, award winning technology and strategic partnerships culminated in 2022 when the business achieved Unicorn status. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our partners and their customers. We know that a happy team is one that performs at the highest level and our #OneTeam ethos encourages mutual support, respect, recognition, and rewards. In Ireland, we have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 11 consecutive years, with 35 offices worldwide, we do business across 100+ countries on a daily basis. This role requires at least one day per week in the Kilkenny HQ. As Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for: Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for management and stakeholders Present management accounts to senior finance management on a periodic basis Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and compliance with accounting standards Act as primary point of contact for external auditors ensuring timely and efficient audit delivery including preparation and delivery of financial statements Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Support on the annual budgeting process Participate in process improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices to ensure the finance team is consistently pushing the boundaries in terms of efficiency and accuracy Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product and tech teams to align financial process with business growth Participate in ad hoc global projects as required Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior team members Oversee day to day activities of direct reports where applicable, ensuring tasks are delivered to a high standard. Skills/Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) The ideal person will have 5 years PQE with Big 4 or Top 10 audit training. The company will also give strong consideration to Audit Managers/Senior Managers from Big 4 who have an appetite to build their career in industry. To thrive in this team, you will need to have an excellent work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile for your colleagues each and every day Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) - need to communicate to all levels within the business Excellent planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales. Proven track record of interpreting large volumes of data Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview Commercial awareness with ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider business factors Have strong financial and analytical acumen as well as excellent Project Management and communication skills Experience with new systems implementations is also an advantage This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required either now or in the future.