Background: 

This is a training programme for a maximum 4 year duration.  The successful appointee will gain the opportunity to complete Professional Accounting exams during the course of a training contract in a supportive learning environment,

Basic Function:

Over the term of the training programme the successful appointee will gain experience in, and assume responsibility for, certain accounting functions including, but not limited to, financial reporting, tax compliance, systems development, liaising with internal and external auditors, business process improvements and maintenance of procedure documentation.

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of high quality monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Monthly review of actual v budget for a designated range of accounts, and analysis of variances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and timely follow-up on remedial actions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Maintain the chart of accounts in line with Teagasc policy.
• Prepare VAT returns, VIES/Intrastat returns, payroll returns, CSO returns.
• Prepare backup schedules for the annual Financial Statements.
• Assist with the preparation of audit files for internal and external audits.
• Prepare data for the annual financial disclosures required by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Liaise with auditors from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General during the annual audit process and liaise with Internal Audit.
• Support the Financial Accountant and finance team in monitoring financial controls and KPIs and in developing and implementing policy and procedure improvement initiatives.
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• Any other Financial Accounting duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 Note:  The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.

Gender, Diversity and Inclusion

At all levels in Teagasc, we believe in growing and keeping alive an open, diverse and inclusive workplace which is respectful to all and nurtures different perspectives, for the benefit of all in the organisation.

We are committed to the principles of 'Equal Opportunities, No Barriers, Active Inclusion'.

We actively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.