Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant

The Role:

• Manage the credit control function for the EMEA region.
• Day to day activities including posting of bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of internal company payment runs and associated postings.
• Assist in the preparation of accounts for month end submission and preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of intercompany reconciliations and liaising with other group affiliates to reconcile intercompany balances at month end.
• Use of a number of modules including sales, purchasing, manufacturing and inventory on company ERP platform.
• Liaising with other departments including shipping and sales to ensure accuracy of accounts system.
• Coordinate scheduling and upkeep of regular cycle counting with production.
• Assist the plant accountant in preparation of information for year-end audit.
• Assist in the preparation of Intrastat and VAT returns for Irish and UK entities.
• Assist in the preparation of commission calculations due to distributors.
• Ad hoc duties as required

Essential Requirements:

• Third level degree relevant to Finance
• Excellent technical, analytical and project management skills
• Experience in day-to-day management of company accounts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience in credit control
• High level of Computer literacy (Strong Skills in Microsoft Office Suite)

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience at using an ERP system an advantage.
• Professional qualifications related to accounting or credit control an advantage