Finance Officer

Description:

Financial and Statutory Compliance Management
To ensure the financial health of the organisation by administering accounting operations to meet statutory, legal and charitable governance requirements and a robust reporting regime.
To provide accurate financial information and reports to support the organisation’s management, governance and decision-making processes.
To support the Chief Operations Officer in monitoring and maintaining compliance with statutory, legal and charitable governance requirements.
Key responsibilities

Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
Maintain and manage the procurement process of the organisation
Support the team in respect of the monthly expense claim process and approval process on the online accounts package
Preparation of monthly reconciliations, expense reports and Balance Sheet schedules
Maintain the Fixed asset register
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in a timely manner
Prepare funder and project reports, as required, compiled in line with relevant funding agreements
Prepare internal reports as required, including reports for Board sub-committees
Prepare files for financial audits and liaising with auditors, when required
Assist with budget preparation
To support the COO with property management for Head Office in Dublin by liaising with property owner partners and the property management company
Maintain and update financial procedures as agreed with Senior Management
Review and implement financial policies
Providing support to the COO and the Board sub-committees as required
Maintain and monitor Compliance schedule
Keep up to date with all current accountancy practices i.e., Charity Law, SORP
To ensure the confidentiality of all information in any media or format in relation to the children and young people who use the service

Additional Responsibilities

Attend internal regular meetings and provide reports and information as required
Participate actively in team, planning and staff meetings as required to function effectively within the organisation
Participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
Be vigilant to any child protection risks, health and safety risks and data protection risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to designated officers and/or your line-manager.
Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time-to-time.

Desirable Skills and Experience

At least 3 years previous experience in a similar role
Accounting Technician qualification or similar qualification and/or experience
Demonstrate strong Management Accounting knowledge
Experienced in budgeting and Financial Reporting
Knowledge of FRS 102 SORP and experience in not-for -profit sector
Demonstrate an ability to take ownership and drive issues through to completion
Demonstrate an ability to manage workloads to meet tight reporting timelines.
Problem identification and solving skills
The candidate will be a self-starter, flexible and comfortable working on their own initiative.
Excellent IT literacy and administrative skills,
Experience with Accounts IQ is not essential but advantageous