The Group Financial Services (GFS) team is part of the Corporate Accounting, Reporting & Analysis (CARA) team. The CARA team has end to end responsibility for the accounts of 30+ Head Office companies; these companies represent holding (investment), financing, tax-structured and insurance entities, as well as operating cost centres, in multiple currencies.

The GFS team has responsibility for Treasury accounting, reporting & analysis for CRH Group.

The team is currently implementing several process changes to enhance reporting and further strengthen the control environment. The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role within the team and will be responsible for day-to-day accounting as well as ensuring that monthly management and quarterly financial reporting processes are delivered on a timely and accurate basis. The role provides an opportunity to liaise with Senior Group Management, interaction with Divisions and Operating Companies and implement process enhancement where possible.

The role is based in CRH Head Office at Stonemasons Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management and quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process for Treasury related transactions
• Managing the flow of information and maintaining a close liaison with the Group Treasury and Group Finance functions, ensuring that both routine and significant transactions (bonds, derivatives, cash, interest etc.) are accounted for appropriately
• Maintaining a very strong control environment
• Liaising with internal and external auditors for Group, Statutory and SOX audits
• Participation on Treasury/Group Finance related projects on an ad hoc basis
• Continuous process improvement to enhance information needs

Education and experience

• Professional accounting qualification with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• A good knowledge of accounting standards and policies and ability to interpret and apply knowledge
• Treasury background/experience would be advantageous

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with other functions and develop relationships at senior levels
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Highly motivated & possessing a high degree of initiative
• The ability to work as part of a team meeting tight deadlines for both regular and once-off tasks
• Open, flexible, and willing to undergo change and process improvements