SENIOR FINANCE LEAD
ROLE OVERVIEW
ALONE provides Housing with Support, Support Coordination, Befriending
with supports, technology training and campaigns for change to
hundreds of older people every week, who are homeless, socially
isolated, living in deprivation or in crisis.
We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Finance Lead to join our team
in our Head Office in Dublin 8. The successful candidate will be a key
member of the finance team in a growing organisation. This is an
exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced person to make a
significant contribution to the achievement of ALONE?s vision and
strategic goals. The successful candidate will assist in the
preparation of statutory, financial and management information for
ALONE Stakeholders and be involved in the day to day finance function
The person will be senior in the department will be involved in
supporting and developing the Financial function and will report into
the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance.
This presents an excellent opportunity to join a growing and
innovative charity organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and deliver Monthly Management accounts with analytical
review and agreed KPI to Leadership Team/Board
* Ensure sound financial management and financial controls
throughout the organisation
* Preparation of the annual budget and forecasts through engagement
and support with Budget holders
* Support Staff to ensure compliance with financial processes to
ensure best practice
* Assist in embedding the New Financial System Xero and the
development of the reporting functionality to meeting the
Organisations needs
* Maintain/review all balance sheet reconciliations for financial
controls
* Monthly reporting on Debtors and financial management of Debtor
engagement
* Monitor and report on cash-flow and working capital including
management of quarterly review of Stock held by ALONE - Tech and
organisation assets
* Develop financial costing & scenario models to meet business
requirements and enhance decision making
* Support other members of the Finance Team members
* Preparation financials for annual accounts for external auditors
and any other audit/review
* Ensure regulatory/governance requirements are met in line with
best practice e.g. Charities Regulatory Authority, Housing Regulator,
SORP, Revenue Commissioners etc.
* Undertake other finance duties and adhoc queries where requested
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BACKGROUND
* Qualified Accountant or Finance individual with significant
experience of delivery in a Finance Environment
* Experience of monthly and annual accounts preparation with an
understanding of relevant standards, controls and governance is
essential
* Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail with a
solution/output based approach
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Powerpoint, is
essential. Excel is a key tool of Finance and is used to generate and
deliver Management Accounts. Create Budgets, data mining and to ensure
data quality and carry out adhoc analysis. Candidate must be able to
operate effectively with this platform
* Strong commercial acumen with analytical and interpretation
skills.
* Experience of budget and forecast preparation and modelling
* Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
* XERO or similar accounting system experience is desirable
* A good team player with an ability to develop relationship across
the company
* Ability to plan and work independently on their own initiative
* Flexibility to adapt in a growing environment
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ALONE STAFF:
* Work to enable older people to remain at home with quality of life
and independence.
* Work professionally and confidentially and in line with ALONE?s
rights and evidence based approach.
* Keep all records, data and reports up-to-date and make these
available upon request.
* Participate in the development and implementation of all Quality
Management System documents.
* Participate in the efficient flow of information within the
organisation by sharing information as appropriate.
FURTHER DETAILS
* This role is **Apply on the website** hours per week (Mon to Fri)
* Induction and training will be carried out on commencement in
Dublin/remotely on line if necessary
Interested candidates should send their CV and a Cover letter to
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
