Management Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Management Accountant

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Location: Hybrid: 3-4 days / week on site in Clonskeagh or Swords

Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week - between the core hours of 7:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday

Reporting to: European Financial Controller

Direct reports: team of 5 (Finance Assistants / Credit Controllers / Billing Assistants)

Sims IVF

Sims IVF is one of the leading fertility clinics in Ireland. Since 1997, we have cared for thousands of patients needing treatment to realise their dream of having a baby and have helped pioneer IVF technology in Ireland. We strive to bring the joy of a family to those who need help with their fertility and to assist people in a confidential, professional, and caring manner. Our mission is to provide hope to all those that need help starting families.

Sims IVF became part of the Virtus Health family in 2014. As part of Virtus Health, one of the world’s leading fertility groups, we share experience and knowledge from around the world, ensuring you get access to the very best reproductive medical care.

Purpose of the role

The Management Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day running of finance operations such as general bookkeeping, overseeing accounts receivable, credit control, accounts payable, month-end close and payroll. The Management Accountant will provide line management and leadership to the Finance team based at the Sims IVF Clinics in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

· Own the month end close process for all Irish entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, deferred income computations, prepayments & accruals fixed asset registers and trial balance review.

· Completing or overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, cash matching, invoicing, refunds, cash collection.

· Review and approve bank transactions, expense claims and supporting documentation in line with delegated authority.

· Coordinate and prepare the quarterly full balance sheet reconciliation required for Group/Australia reporting.

· Work with the European and Australian Group Finance team on ensuring inter-company recharges are recorded and reconciled.

· Provide meaningful analysis and insights into management accounts and KPIs on a regular and ad hoc basis as required.

· Monitor and proactively manage aged debt and associated risk, complete debtors reconciliations and any adjustments to bad debt provision/write-offs.

· Produce weekly operational KPIs.

· Manage payroll process and liaise between HR and external provider.

· Conduct periodic payroll analysis comparing actual costs to prior year, budget and forecast.

· Support the group audit process by liaising with auditors as lead contact for Ireland.

· Preparation of complete annual audit file for review.

· Assistance in the preparation of annual budget and forecasts.

· Preparation of VAT returns and review of on-going tax compliance.

· Maintain appropriate financial controls and documentation across all reporting and payroll processes.

· Manage and develop the local transactional finance team, including oversight of payment reconciliations, invoice processing and bookkeeping

· Establish clear ownership and process discipline within the team and ensure adequate cover is in place for absence

· Support implementation of any Finance System upgrades and complete user testing as required

· Undertake any additional duties as required from time to time

Personal Attributes:

· Able to build & maintain trust and challenge constructively & respectfully

· A proactive, process improvement/optimisation mindset and ability to challenge current ways of working and help shape the department and improve processes

· Ability to coach, develop and hold a small transactional team to account

· High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over the accuracy and integrity of financial data

· Strong problem-solving and organisational skills with a pro-active, resourceful mindset

· High integrity and accountability, owning and driving business outcomes

· Ability to analyse and summarise complex information and communicate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable operating across cultures and time zones (Europe/Australia)

Essential Criteria:

· Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE with strong technical accounting knowledge

· Demonstrated experience owning month end close, balance sheet reconciliations and line management of junior team

· Fluent in English

· Advanced Excel skills

Desirable Criteria:

· Healthcare, clinical services or similarly regulated sector experience preferable

· Previous experience with NetSuite and Sage 300 desirable but not a must

Pay: €60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person