Finance Manager

The Company

Azon has been retained by a Dublin based, Irish owned, growing property development and investment group with a strong track record of achievement in Ireland. The group has backing from a well-funded investor group and is led by a pre-eminent Property entrepreneur - a Big 4 qualified ACA, who brings unparalleled technical expertise in Property Investment & Development, Banking, Finance, Legal and Tax in the Irish market. The principal would be excellent to work with, and learn from, for an ambitious ACA who is passionate about a career in Property Development. Current activities include acquisition and development of diverse real estate assets including Residential, Student Accommodation, Retail, Hotels, Office and Healthcare nationwide. The group has recently achieved successful planning for a number of exciting strategic mixed use projects to add to their existing portfolio. In addition, the company is building an investment portfolio of operating hotels and retail units.

The Role

This role represents an excellent career development opportunity for a high-calibre Chartered Accountant to work with true experts in Real Estate Financing, Legal, Tax and Accounting. This role is a key position within the group and will provide the opportunity to work with a tight-knit team that are renowned for their excellent business acumen, investment success, and professionalism. Reporting to the Principal (a Big 4 qualified ACA), the successful candidate will own all financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control and risk management for the group companies. Although, accounting and finance related matters will be the primary focus of the role, it is envisaged that the individual will take on increasing and broader responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Financial and Management Reporting

• Preparation of quarterly management accounts
• Financial oversight of property development projects
• Preparation of statutory consolidated and individual financial statements
• Driving and coordinating the budgeting and forecasting working capital process
• Liaising with auditors and managing the audit process

Finance Transformation & Business Support

• Ongoing modernisation of the Finance function
• Assisting with the timely filing of tax and company returns

Process Development and Improvements

• Continuously improving financial processes
• Assisting in implementing new financial processes and controls

Management of third-party service providers

• Developing and managing relationships with bankers, tax and legal advisers

Other

• Support ongoing project finance and investment related activities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant from industry or practice, with strong academics, and 0-3 years+ pqe.

Required Skills

• Willing to work on a broad range of tasks, from routine/administrative to complex
• Strong analytical ability, with excellent numerical skills
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

The role is office based in Blackrock, Dublin, on the DART line, with a strong remuneration package to attract the right individual.