Financial Accountant (Newcastle West, Co. Limerick)

Being a part of Ireland's largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Now, we're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco - keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Key Accountabilities:

Overview:

• Key participant in the day to day finance function working across multiple entities in the Sysco Ireland Group (Sysco's Ireland operations)
• Strong focus on operating cost reporting and variance analysis
• Manage the month-end financial reporting process for key finance areas and adhere to tight reporting timelines
• Participate in the year end audit process for multiple entities
• Commercially focused accountant with a keen interest in process improvement

Responsible for:

• Sales, margin and operating expense analysis
• Involvement in planning, forecasting and analysis of operating cost
• Working capital management, reporting and forecasting 
• Implementing and monitoring KPIs across each operating cost centre
• Balance sheet reconciliation process
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team and ensure processes are structured to maximise efficiencies
• Manage intercompany receivable/payable balance reconciliation process 

Qualifications: 

• Qualified Accountant
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and presentation skills
• The candidate should demonstrate a substantial knowledge and understanding of accountancy procedures, with the ability to work accurately and in a detailed manner to meet strict deadlines.
• Creative & innovative individual with a strong ability to identify opportunities to improve processes
• Foodservice industry experience desirable but not essential
• Full clean Class B driving license

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.