Financial Accountant

Description:

e are an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive success and help us to achieve our highest potential as an organisation. We are committed to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity both in our workforce and in our engagement with others.

We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.

Rethink Ireland (previously Social Innovation Fund Ireland) supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business.
Together we create funds to help innovations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact. This is our venture philanthropy model. The groups we support and the donors who support us don’t just think differently. They act decisively on their ideas to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland.

At Rethink Ireland, we define social innovation as the successful delivery of new approaches to meet social needs more effectively and sustainably than those currently available.

Our mission is to support the best social innovations so that they can grow and maximise their impact across Ireland.

Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation.
At Rethink Ireland, we know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements above — we’d love to hear from you.

Rethink Ireland is looking for a Financial Accountant with an excellent knowledge of accounting standards and processes to join our fast-paced and growing team. We are looking for applicants with financial accounting experience and expertise, and with the required accounting qualifications.

The successful candidate will work in the Finance Team and report directly to the Financial Controller. You will perform a broad range of financial accounting, external reporting and governance , compliance and risk management duties.

• Preparation of the annual financial statements and support on Annual Report writing.
• Liaise with external auditors for the completion of our annual audit process.
• Lead on external stakeholders fund financial reporting.
• Prepare cash flow projections & scenario planning to help drive business decisions.
• Provide support and assistance with the annual budgeting process.
• Reconciliation of key general ledger & balance sheet accounts.
• Provide support with banking administration and the payments processes.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders to carry out various due diligence procedures prior to fund start and ensure regulatory, statutory and donor compliance throughout a fund life.
• Analysis of management and financial data to produce regular and ad hoc reports accurately for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the automation and digitalisation of transactions and processes.
• Improve internal control to benefit the business operations and efficiencies.
• Supporting implementation and rollout of a new accounting system.
• Provide support on risk management and governance in the organisation.
• Support day to day financial activities and other ad-hoc duties as required
• Adhere to financial procedures and implementation
• Provide cover within the finance team as required.
• Act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment, work well as part of a team and have good collaborative skills.
• You have the ability to analyse, evaluate, form independent judgments and think creatively.
• You have the ability to self-direct and manage projects, interact and build relationships across the organisation at different levels of seniority.
• You have the ability to manage concurrent and time-sensitive projects and to drive short- and long-term initiatives.
• You have exceptional communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• You have a commitment to excellence and close attention to detail.
• You have experience in preparing and reporting financial statements.
• You demonstrate the highest levels of integrity.
• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland’s mission and values.