Financial Accountant

Job description / Role

To manage and deliver effective Financial Accounting services and related activities and pro-actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the services provided by the RCSI Bahrain Finance Department

Reporting:
- managing the production of monthly management reports, quarterly forecasting, annual budgets and other financial analysis including:
- improving reports design and relevance (in conjunction with Dublin Finance Department)
- generating internal management reports
- providing and developing comprehensive performance analysis, business intelligence and data mining support for RCSI Bahrain
- working with Dublin Finance Department to ensure timely production of monthly management reporting pack, quarterly forecasts and annual budget proposals for RCSI Bahrain
- ensuring the accuracy of RCSI Bahrain balance sheet accounts and timeliness of key journal entries and other adjustments

Project management:
- develop on-line reporting across RCSI Bahrain to provide improved access and understanding of monthly management reports
- managing other relevant projects within the Finance department to include responsibility for implementation

Leadership and Team Management:
- assisting and advising budget holders in RCSI Bahrain, by providing guidance and support on financial matters and analytical perspectives
- oversee the work of the Accounts Payable and Student Fees functions in RCSI Bahrain
- providing leadership and management direction to direct staff reports and staff reporting in a project capacity
- developing and implementing good team governance
- implementing performance and development planning and reviews
- facilitating continuous development planning for staff

Policies, Process and Procedures:
- supporting and contributing to the design, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Finance function of RCSI Bahrain that are consistent with Group requirements
- ensuring the necessary finance policies, procedures, controls, systems, processes and support are in place to meet changing & evolving business needs

General:
- ensuring that all RCSI Bahrain policies and procedures are adhered to
- complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and regulations in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
- undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
- representing the best interests of the Department/RCSI at all times
- undertaking overseas assignments as may be required
- performing such other duties as may be required from time to time

Reporting to: Head of Finance
Subordinates: 2
Number required: 1
Duration: 1 year to cover maternity leave
Probation: 3 months
Working Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8am - 4pm
Desired start date: April 2015

Requirements

The successful candidate should ideally be a motivated, flexible, self-starter with the ability to interact credibly at all levels across the organisation and a desire for excellence. S/he will have successfully completed a recognised accountancy qualification, ideally big 4 trained and have gained at least 3 years post qualification experience, ideally some of which was spent in industry and demonstrate:
- analytical capability and structured approach to accurately analyse and interpret data combined with sound business judgement
- excellent Microsoft Excel modeling skills (e.g. effective use of pivot tables, macros, etc).

Experience of Agresso accounting system would be an advantage
- keen interest in and commitment to continuous personal development
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- ability to deliver results to tight deadlines in a multi-disciplined and multi cost centre environment
- proven track record of career achievement
- strong commitment to own professional and personal development

About the Company

Building on the heritage of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland which was founded in 1784, we will enhance health in Bahrain, the other GCC countries and beyond through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service.

RCSI Bahrain is a constituent university of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The role of the University is to provide healthcare education and training to world standards in Bahrain, drawing students from Bahrain, the other GCC countries and beyond.

With students from over 40 countries, numbers are at an all-time high, with 1,186 students currently undertaking courses in Medicine, Nursing and Postgraduate Studies and Research. The RCSI curriculum, examinations and supervision ensures the highest international standards.