GL Accountant

GL Accountant - North Cork (25mins from Cork city)

Finance Operations Overview – Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

The GL Supervisor / Senior Financial Analyst oversees key accounting operations, month-end closing, and reporting accuracy across general ledger, working capital, treasury, and compliance. This role plays a vital part in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting annual audits, and partnering cross-functionally to optimize supply chain finance.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, stock adjustments, and inventory provisioning.
• Prepare monthly analytical reviews for individual entities and assist in group financial consolidation.
• Maintain reporting accuracy, support shared services, and compile audit documentation for annual reviews.

2. Supply Chain Finance & Inventory

• Track inventory, manage supplier returns/credit notes, and ensure precise cost allocations and provisions.
• Conduct regular physical-to-system stock reconciliations and monitor inventory ageing.
• Partner with Logistics to optimize working capital investment and improve operational efficiency.

3. Working Capital, Treasury & Banking

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: monitor creditor/debtor reconciliations, invoice matching, credit notes, and revenue cut-offs.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations in group reporting currency.
• Monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposure, aligning cash positions with FX liabilities and inventory/sales valuations.

4. Tax, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with regulatory deadlines.
• Drive task ownership, adhere to group best practices, and safeguard company assets.

Experience & Qualifications

• Professional Designation: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting designation.
• Education: Relevant tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in core accounting principles, GL management, and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Industry Experience: Background in supply chain/logistics accounting or payroll review is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset with clear communication skills, high accountability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.