Financial Accountant

Country: Ireland 
City: Drogheda 
Req ID: 508344

About Irish Cement

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

Irish Cement Limited, a subsidiary of CRH plc, is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Accountant to join the Finance team. This permanent position is based at its Head Office in Platin, Drogheda, Co. Louth. The role reports to the Financial Controller.

Irish Cement Limited has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 80 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

The person will be involved in:

• Monthly management accounts reporting to CRH group (US GAAP)
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts (IFRS)
• Pension scheme accounting
• Tax compliance including VAT and Revenue returns
• Balance sheet management
• Maintaining a strong control environment in accordance with SOX requirements
• Internal and external audit support
• Various ad-hoc tasks and projects

The successful candidate should ideally possess:

• A professional accountancy qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Excel, ERP system)
• Knowledge of Oracle an advantage
• Experience of USGAAP reporting and SOX controls
• Strong attention to detail and experience in industry an advantage

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group. CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.

A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. See www.crh.com for more information.

Visit www.irishcement.ie/careers for more information