Our client The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. The LDA is currently advancing work on more than 20 State lands sites, with the capacity to deliver more than 5,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called Project Tosaigh, which will yield a further 5,000 homes. Additionally, the agency is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
LDA Values
At the Land Development Agency, our values are at the heart of everything we do. They are who we are and how we operate. Our core values - Integrity, Collaboration, Results, Sustainability, and Innovation inform our actions, both individually and collaboratively, to achieve our mission to maximise the supply of and social homes on public land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and deliver ongoing positive social impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this role is responsible to develop and maintain the financial control processes from selection of suppliers, implementation of purchasing procedures, payments and management of risks for this newly established agency.
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Evaluation and set up of key suppliers
· Support in the implementation to automate the PO system
· Ensure appropriate controls and approvals in place before costs are incurred
· Liaise with suppliers and reconcile supplier statements
· Support the monthly close process, review company credit cards and present payments listings to the Head of Finance
· Liaise with the wider finance team and other divisions e.g. procurement, property,
· Establish tax working files for matters including VAT, RCT, PSWT
· Contribute and drive good financial discipline within the organisation
· Support the Head of Finance in managing internal and external auditors
· Work across departments to prepare budget info
· Other administration duties as required to support good financial discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
· Strong Accounts Payable background with at least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role, preferably within a large organisation
· Advanced Excel skills required
· Strong analytical, research & issue resolution abilities necessary
· Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
· Sector experience: working in the finance function of a property development company
· Systems knowledge e.g. Oracle, Sage, SAP
· Business or Accounting qualification
To Apply:
Closing date for applications is the 31st October 2024
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.