Head of Accounting, Tax & Compliance

My client is a well know Irish Company, recognised as a global giant in the Construction Sector.  A senior leadership role as Head of Accounting Compliance & Tax is now available. You will report directly to the Finance Director and your role will involve leading critical functions, ensuring compliance and offering expertise in risk management/internal controls.

If you see yourself as a trusted partner, supporting the management team in identifying, managing and mitigating risk through a robust internal controls framework then this opportunity is just for you!

Your key responsibilities will be -

• Collaborate with operating companies to implement and maintain robust internal control frameworks.
• Conduct process and system reviews to enhance efficiency and standardize controls across Ireland Materials.
• Play a lead role in Enterprise Risk Management initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with Internal and External Audit teams.
• Oversee the annual audit process and ensure timely preparation and filing of statutory accounts.
• Support management during Internal Audits and oversee the resolution of findings.
• Handle Revenue audits and ensure timely resolution of any identified issues.
• Govern and maintain oversight of the company’s SOx framework, including deficiency resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all tax filing requirements and provide updates on legislative changes.
• Address compliance requests related to banking and finance.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and liquidations of dormant companies.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals and handle ad hoc insurance-related requests.

You will have the following skills/ Experiences:

• The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 10 years PQE experience in a with proven expertise in accounting, tax, and compliance (SOx).
• A Proven track record of supporting management teams, delivering practical solutions, and fostering robust internal control environments.
• A strategic thinker, with the ability to formulate a plan, and execute its delivery.
• Knowledge of Irish Accounting standards (IFRS), International e.g. USGAAP, and Irish Tax.
• Keen understanding of Risk, Governance and internal control requirements.
• Excellent Communication skills - written and spoken.
• Strong Commercial and Financial analytical skills/experience.
• Ambition to progress and grow in role.
• Foster relationships at all levels within the business.  This is a key collaborative role. 
• Problem Solver, with the ability to understand issues, and provide well thought out solutions. 
• Impeccable Organisational, Time management and attention to detail skills. 
• Self motivated - ability to work on own initiative independently. 
• Can do, will do attitude - with a drive to succeed.

 
Benefits Package:

• Salary - depends on Experience
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Free onsite Parking
• Pension

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