EY Finance Administrator - Systems Governance Projects FTC 

Ireland 

134947516

General Information

Dublin , Ireland

Contract Type:FTC -initial 12 months (possible extension)

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Systems and Projects, the individual will be responsible for finance administration and act as the key point of contact for the business. The role is responsible for the day-to-day updating of the finance system and managing the mailbox. The individual is required to respond to system queries in a timely manner. They will proactively contribute to the maintenance of a positive and open working environment. The individual will require very strong organisational and time management skills. They will ensure that interactions with all stakeholders are carried out in a courteous, patient and professional manner. There is an additional requirement for this role with regard to data cleansing and testing during the implementation of the new Finance system. This requires all data sets to be checked for accuracy and completeness. During the cutover period to which the organisation transitions to the new finance system additional testing will be carried out as part of this role.

• Finance Administration
o Contribute to a strong compliance culture by ensuring internal controls are maintained
o Stakeholder support, efficient and effective query resolution
o Manage the system mailbox effectively
o The individual will manage the day-to-day updates to the finance system including ensuring day to day issues are managed and controlled:

• Department and Cost centres set up/amendment and relations.
• Projects, subprojects and subaccounts set up/amendment and relations.
• Supplier set up/amendment and relations.
• Customer set up/amendment and relations.
• Requisitions/PO amendments.
• Contract set up
• Substitutes.
• PO workflow management.

o Review and update system based reports as required.
o Review data quality and alignment with other relevant systems including HR and procurement
o Support the update of KPI dashboards on a monthly basis
o Identify Areas of Improvement where necessary
o Design and monitor system testing as required
o Ensure high-quality and up-to-date procedure documents are maintained for areas of responsibility
o Document and map system processes and controls
o Support Data cleaning
o Support testing during the transition to the new finance system
• Other ad-hoc duties as agreed.

What will I be doing

Typical activities include the following:

• Working under the supervision of Associate Directors, Directors or Partners within Strategy and Transactions as well as other Ernst & Young departments in both Ireland and internationally on the following assignments:
• Valuations
• Business modelling
• Strategic advice
• Business planning & operational analysis
• Mergers, buyouts and disposals
• Due diligence
• Working effectively as a team member by sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior members on progress.
• Understanding our client requirements, co-developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
• Apply and document complex valuations methodologies.
• Design, develop and document complex business models.
• Review Excel models under supervision and arrive at preliminary conclusions.
• Understand, manipulate and interpret financial data and client information, drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Carry out relevant analysis and present your findings (both written and orally).
• Gathering, verifying and analysing information to formulate views.
• Day to day progression of assignments to include; planning, preparing and reviewing various forms of deliverables to include reports and presentations.
• A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
• Actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
• As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback on both a formal and informal basis.
• Maintaining and constantly upgrading technical knowledge and personal skills.

People responsibilities

• Develop network of contacts (internal & external)
• Seek regular feedback on individual assignments and regular guidance from counsellor
• Manage own time to budgets and communicate progress against plan to assignment manager
• Identifying issues and drawing to attention of Partner/Director and contributing to discussions

Technical skills requirements

• Ideally you will have an accounting qualification - CA or equivalent; a sound grasp of Irish GAAP and/or IFRS and financial accounting, combined with a high level of business awareness and a strong understanding of the factors that drive financial performance
• Highly numerate with a sound grasp of Excel and a natural interest in using it to help clients to better understand their business or to make better business decisions
• A track record in valuations and/or financial modelling, experience of working in a professional services environment, and exposure to high profile transactions, would all be a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with key valuation methodology and approaches and/or the ability to develop or formally review financial models is a pre-requisite
• Additional technical skills such as Visual Basis or SQL and other programming languages would be an advantage

Additional skills requirements

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• 3 years relevant experience
• Minimum 2.1 degree, numeric subjects preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and client focus are important, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates organization and self management skills
• Pro-actively manage own development

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

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We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.