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inclusion, diversity, and accountability.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide timely, accurate, financial and management information for
Budget Holders, Project Funders, Donors and the Boards.
The position reports to the Head of Finance.
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of the Finance
strategy. The range of duties includes supporting the organisation on
Management accounts, financial accounting, project accounting,
accounting for funding, bank and cash reconciliation, payroll support,
plus duties as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Preparation of the monthly management accounts to deadline
(including income and expenditure variance reports, balance sheets,
project reports, notes to the management accounts and cash-flow
statements).
* Preparation of the monthly management accounts file (including
analytical review, fixed asset register, prepayments, accruals, bank
reconciliations, reconciliation of all control accounts and supporting
documentation for all balance sheet accounts).
* Prepare project reports in the format required by the various
funders. Ensure all financial deadlines set by the Funders are met.
* Set up and maintain a database to record all financial aspects of
funded projects.
* Manage all financial aspects of funding and donations.
* Draw-down project funding in accordance with contracts/agreements.
* Manage the petty cash.
* Provide cover to Accounts Payable and Receivable in their absence
(this includes all aspects of the Debtors and Creditors ledgers,
procurement, and monthly payment runs).
* Ability to manage books at first entry.
* Assist in preparation of the annual financial statements for audit
(the financial statements are presented in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice **Apply on the website**, Accounting
and Reporting by Charities).
* Assist in liaising with the auditors during their annual audit
including preparing audit files containing all supporting
documentation. Ensure all information per the auditor?s checklist is
included on the file.
* Make lodgements to the bank as and when required.
* Support the payroll function by providing accurate and timely
information.
* Promote equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice,
diversity, individual rights and choice in all aspects of our work.
* Such other duties as may be required from time to time as required
which are consistent with the job.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
* 2 years? experience in a similar role
* Part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or qualified
Accounting Technician
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* Proficient in the use of MS Office (advanced Excel) applications
and computerised accounting packages (Iplicit or similar)
* Experience of working autonomously and the ability to work on own
initiative.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Energetic, self-motivated and takes initiative.
* Pays attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Meets deadlines and complete projects from initiation to
completion.
* Ability to multi task and prioritise.
* Great interpersonal skills.
* Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in Ireland
* Exceptional organisational skills with ability to work to tight
deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Generous Annual leave: **Apply on the website** days annual leave
per year, rising to **Apply on the website** days after 1 years?
service
* PRSA: Option to join the Company?s PRSA scheme after six months'
service
* Flexible working practices
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Volunteer days: two days paid leave per annum to be spent
volunteering in the community and voluntary sector
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Taxsaver commuter scheme
APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN IRELAND
TO APPLY SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY 5PM
ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
(include the words ?Financial/ Management Accountant? in the
subject line)
INTERVIEW WILL BE HELD THE WEEK COMMENCING **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST
JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_The Business in The Community Ireland is an equal opportunities
employer and promotes a policy of continuous personal and professional
development to all staff._
_Business in The Community Ireland has a policy of interviewing
candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
