GNI977 Treasury Back Office Analyst

The Treasury Back Office Analyst will provide support to Gas Network Ireland’s Treasury function in the funding, risk management, cash management, settlement, accounting and reporting activities of Gas Networks Ireland.

Reporting to the Treasury Back Office & Operations Manager, the person appointed to the role will contribute to the settlement, confirmation, valuation, monitoring, accounting and reporting of all treasury transactions and activities.

• Maintaining the online business banking platforms and Treasury management systems and completing regular user access reviews
• Performing loan covenant monitoring and compliance reporting
• Liaising with internal auditors for internal control reviews and external auditors for statutory accounts reviews
• Working closely with Treasury Front office to ensure operations run in line with policy and procedures
• Managing bank accounts, maintaining bank mandates and performing bank account reconciliations
• Liaising with financial institutions regarding banking activities
• Preparing Treasury IFRS reporting for Statutory Accounts and year-end financial statement disclosures
• Ensuring that operational procedures and business continuity procedures are kept up to date
• Performing Treasury Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations and variance analysis
• Supporting the review and update of Treasury policies
• Operational banking duties including settlement and confirmation of Treasury transactions
• Manage Treasury financial security and collateral queries and requests
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions
• Performing Treasury Back Office activities in line with policies, procedures and controls
• Supporting ad-hoc project work
• Supporting the Treasury month end process ensuring accurate accounting & reporting of treasury transactions, month end close, IFRS mark to markets and application of hedge accounting
• Preparing accurate and timely information to be included in period end reporting packs

• Excellent administration and organisational skills with proven ability to multi task
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving and ownership of work
• Proven ability to create and develop strong working relationships, with capability to gain commitment from others
• Sound judgement and decision making skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Self-motivated and capable of working on own initiative and also as part of a team
• Ability to adhere to rigid deadlines
• A recognised accounting, treasury or finance qualification is preferable with previous experience in a treasury, accounting or finance role
• Skilled in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of Oracle, Hyperion and Bloomberg may be an advantage
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, finance or related area
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards is advantageous

**Hybrid - 2 days office ** Cork or Dublin Based**Specific Purpose Contract**