C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.
We are now seeking Treasury & Employee Expenses Assistant to join the Finance Department at our Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
JOB OVERVIEW:
To support the Treasury and Employee Expense functions by ensuring accurate cash management, payment processing, employee expense administration, and financial controls. The role plays a key part in maintaining liquidity, supporting employee-related accounting, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treasury Duties
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Support daily cash positioning, including monitoring bank balances and cash forecasts
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Assist with short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting
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Prepare and process electronic payments in line with internal controls and approval matrixes
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Support bank account administration, including account setup, mandates, and signatory management
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Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
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Maintain treasury records, documentation, and audit trails
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Support compliance with treasury policies and controls
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Assist with bank fee analysis and queries
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Liaise with internal stakeholders and external banks as required
Employee Expenses & Travel Costs Duties
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Process employee expense claims accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company expense and travel policies
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Review and validate expense submissions, including receipts, VAT treatment, and appropriate coding
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Process and reconcile all travel-related costs, including flights, accommodation, car hire, mileage, and subsistence
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Administer corporate travel and expense systems, supporting users and resolving queries
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Prepare and post expense-related journals, accruals, and prepayments to the general ledger
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Support month-end close activities relating to employee expenses and travel costs
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Liaise with employees, HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve expense and reimbursement queries
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Support internal and external audits by providing expense and travel documentation
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Identify opportunities to improve expense and travel cost controls, processes, and policy adherence
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Experience - Essential
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Experience in treasury, finance, or accounting support role
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Solid understanding of cash management, payments, and bank reconciliations
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Experience working with payroll expenses and general ledger accounting
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Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Desirable
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Experience with payroll systems and ERP environments
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Part-qualified or studying towards a relevant finance qualification
Personal Attributes
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High level of integrity and discretion
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Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Proactive and continuous-improvement mindset
