Job Description

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: ​Ballina​

Department: ​

Lead Management Accountant

Summary:

The Lead Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information while supporting the effective operation of the finance function. The role plays a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, audit support, and continuous improvement, while also providing guidance and oversight to junior team members.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Prepare and review month-end and year-end journal entries, reconciliations, and balances
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of period-end close activities
• Prepare or review statutory accounts and management reporting packs
• Support compliance with accounting standards, group policies, and internal controls

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain strong balance sheet control through robust reconciliations and issue resolution
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses
• Identify and remediate control gaps or process weaknesses
• Ensure adherence to SOX / internal control frameworks where applicable

Business & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a finance contact for internal stakeholders, responding to queries and providing insight
• Analyse financial data and explain variances to non-finance stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate accounting processes
• Contribute to finance transformation or system implementation projects
• Document processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Team Support & Development

• Review work completed by junior accountants / finance associates for accuracy and quality
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice within the finance team

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable
• A third-level qualification in business or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of the responsibilities listed above.

Education Requirements

• Degree in Business or a related discipline

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Completion of a Professional Accounting Qualification CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• A strong knowledge of MS Excel is a prerequisite for this position
• Experience of SAP would be a distinct advantage.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

​Job Req ID: 36633