Group Financial Accountant

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role:

Keelings is a private family-owned company and has been in existence since the 1930's.

The company has grown substantially in recent years and now has operations in Ireland,

the UK, mainland Europe and Latin America employing approximately 2,000 people.

Keelings primary activities are the sourcing, importing, marketing and distribution of

fresh produce from sources around the world to the Irish, UK and European markets.

Keelings is also a large grower of fruit in Ireland, Costa Rica and Brazil.

This role is within the Group Finance function.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the areas of Group reporting, assisting in the

management of annual audit, internal governance reviews and ensuring compliance with Group Policy &

procedures as well as a wide range of other responsibilities.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified accountant to learn and get

exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving business.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Duties will include some of the following tasks but may be subject to change:

Assisting with management of the annual external audit

Assisting with preparation of the monthly consolidation

Assisting in conducting balance sheet reviews of all group operating companies once per quarter

and summarising findings back to CFO as well as Audit, Risk & Finance Committee

Conducting detailed control reviews as directed by CFO / GFC

Responsible for updating of Policies and procedures across the Group as directed by CFO and GFC

Responsibility for identification of eligible grants and assisting operating Finance teams in the successful completion of claims and were necessary, co-ordinate the assistance of external specialists to assist in the process

Responsible for completion of all reporting to Agri Food Regulator as well as Enterprise Ireland

Approving weekly supplier and payroll payments

Approving FX trades on daily basis

Ad hoc projects and assisting with systems implementations and upgrades

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

To have an open mindset and a willingness to grasp responsibility as offered and deliver on tasks assigned particularly when these are challenging and new

Practice background with experience of audit and financial statements a necessity

Comfortable interacting with senior management and other functional areas

Good communication & presentation skills

Previous experience of governance / internal audit would be a distinct advantage

Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of team

Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines

Attention to detail and a desire to complete work to a high standard is a prerequisite

Excellent IT skills required, experience of RPA and/or VBA an advantage but not required

Experience of SUN / Infor Accounting system an advantage

Desirable:

Ability to speak French, Portuguese or Spanish an advantage but not required.

FMCG experience preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

Successful completion of the annual external audit within the required deadline and budget and with minimal MLP's

Full understanding of all aspects of the group monthly consolidation process

Work with other members of the Group Finance team to ensure completion of quarterly balance sheet reviews for all active group companies

Assist GFC to work with BU Heads of Finance to ensure issues identified in reviews are resolved in a timely manner

Updating of Governance & Finance policies as directed and cascaded across affected staff in timely manner

Implementation of procedures to ensure eligible grants are identified and then work with relevant staff to ensure claim completion is prioritised and successful.

Education & Qualifications:

Qualified Accountant

Educated to degree level/Business Management/Economics.

Additional relevant information:

Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times.

Travel will be required in this role and could be up to several days per month.

* This role is used by Keelings to source future Business Unit Financial Accountants and FC's and offers great progression prospects for the right candidate. It is hoped that the successful candidate would move into a trading division in time.

Benefits:

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen

Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers

Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment\[email protected]

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/