Ireland Job Openings

Gas Networks Ireland

Financial Reporting Lead

Cork

November 1, 2024

Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €2.7bn, 14,617km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern gas networks in the world. Over 706,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide convenient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy, including 40% of all heating and over 50% of the country’s electricity generation. By facilitating the roll-out of new technologies such as CNG in transport and replacing natural gas with renewable gases such as biomethane and hydrogen, Gas Networks Ireland is working to deliver a net-zero carbon gas network and support Ireland’s journey to a cleaner energy future.
Gas Networks Ireland is a commercial semi-state organisation committed to growth, innovation, safety and sustainability. The company is an employer of choice for many, providing a dynamic, modern and inclusive workplace for its staff to grow and develop throughout their career.
The Role:
The Financial Reporting Lead will be responsible for the consolidated monthly financial reporting process. Reporting to the Reporting & Accounting Manager, the Financial Reporting Lead will also have responsibility for supporting the statutory and shareholder financial reporting requirements of Gas Networks Ireland.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the preparation of monthly accounts for GNI and its subsidiaries, including detailed commentary and analysis for presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
Review of Business Division monthly management reporting submissions, including investigation of variances, and escalation and review of queries.
Ensure that appropriate control environment is in place for monthly financial reporting and close process.
Drive continued improvements in the monthly management accounts reporting and close process to ensure the delivery of relevant, timely and accurate management reporting information.
Prepare detailed cashflow commentary and analysis.
Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements for GNI and its Subsidiaries
Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the delivery of financial reporting submissions for incorporation in the GNI annual statutory financial statements and half yearly financial statements and provide expertise and support as required.
Collaborate with the relevant parties to ensure the delivery of regulatory accounts and accompanying disclosure notes.
Ensure that all policies, processes, procedures and controls are documented in line with best practice.
Lead/champion/participate in projects to ensure the development and implementation of best practice financial systems.
Work with IT to deliver enhancements to both Oracle and Hyperion.
Identify and escalate risks and issues and recommend improvements as appropriate.
Manage finance stakeholders, participate in relevant meetings and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
Perform other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Relevant third level degree and at least 5-7 years relevant experience.
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA; ACMA; ACCA) or equivalent.
Prior experience in financial reporting including management and statutory reporting.
Month end consolidation experience essential with demonstrated experience of producing high quality financial information to tight deadlines.
Proven ability to highlight important issues, make appropriate judgments, to interpret financial results for senior management
Excellent IFRS knowledge and statutory accounting expertise is advantageous.
Prior Experience of Oracle e Business Suite and Hyperion is advantageous.
Support the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Commercial focus while keeping overall financial perspective.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as required
Provide coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others.
Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
Should have a proactive attitude towards analysis and research, interrogating different electronic and physical media and always looking to develop market knowledge.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 15th November 2024.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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