Senior Cost Accountant

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic project team as a Senior Cost Accountant and play a pivotal role in delivering Ireland's largest infrastructure project! This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile initiative that will shape the future of the nation's infrastructure. You'll collaborate with top-tier professionals, leverage cutting-edge technology, and contribute to the financial success of a landmark project. If you're passionate about cost management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will focus on short-term financial planning and operational efficiency, providing critical support to senior management through detailed reports and financial analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial data analysis and planning on a periodic and medium term basis
• Oversee day-to-day cost management procedures
• Identify and analyze cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate financial risks.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversight and organization of team work-planning
• Assist the Lead in the planning, co-ordination and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting routines and responsibilities such as;
• Key Monthly Reports
  • Application for payment, expenses, changes, KPIs
  • Controlling Intercompany and Intracompany agreements on team
  • Estimated Revenue Forecasts, and Actuals
  • Short Term Rolling Forecasts
  • Forecasts to Completion
  • Total Price of Services Provided to Date
  • Purchase Order routine
  • External Invoicing (to Client)
  • Commission Delivery Application (Monitoring credit control, tax clearances, etc)
  • Opportunity Management Reviews
  • Internal Forecast
  • Familiarization with Early Warnings and Compensation Events as they arise
• Liaison with other commission management team members (People Pillar and Contracts Pillar) for regular sharing of information and improvements on communications
• Managing rate increase and KPIs
• Project gross margin reporting
• Client Partner Reports (eg Workshares)
• Finance Team Reports (eg Interco and IntraCo, Accruals proposals)
• Work with the Lead and team to control internal and external audits
• Work with the Lead to plan and implement new ERP provisions (Dynamics D365 including SOX compliance measures)
• Develop process and procedures for the team to improve and streamline efficiencys
• Work with the Lead on continuous improvement measures for finance data management (SharePoint, Power BI, etc) and to continuously improve QA of data
• Assist the Lead with any ad-hoc reporting within the Turner & Townsend Commission Management Team, the Client Partner team and the Client Team
• As the team roles are Client facing, there are regular meetings with Client and CP teams; Plan, execute and records actions accordingly

• Proven experience as a management accountant, financial analyst, cost manager, financial operations or similar role.
• Familiarity with financial software (eg, Dynamics, etc) and advanced MS Office (also Power BI would be ideal)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, QS or a related field
• Relevant certification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) would be ideal, or a Masters in a relevant field

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong business acumen and tactical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension
• 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.