ABOUT CARLOW DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CLG
Carlow Development Partnership CLG is the local development company
for Carlow. Our overall strategic focus is to deliver results for our
clients across three core strategies namely, RURAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and LABOUR MARKET ACTIVATION.
Working with a professional team of **Apply on the website** employees
and **Apply on the website** part ?time scheme workers throughout
Carlow, our current portfolio of programmes underpinning our core
strategies include; (1) National Rural Development (LEADER) programme,
(2) Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme, (3) T?s schemes,
(4) Rural Social Scheme, (5) Jobs Club, (6) Safe Food Community
Initiative and (7) a range of complimentary programmes. Each of these
7 programme frameworks has specific financial and compliance
requirements and combined, give rise to a total budget of
approximately ?2.5 - ?3 million p/a. The financial/payroll element
of some of the aforementioned programme frameworks, most noticeably
the payroll function for the **Apply on the website** part-time scheme
workers, is processed outside of the organisation under a shared
services arrangement. As a result of maternity leave, Carlow
Development Partnership CLG is now seeking to recruit a Company
Accountant.
ROLE PROFILE
TITLE: Company Accountant
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATED AT: Company Offices, Main Street, Bagenalstown, Carlow
JOB PURPOSE:
REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, THE ROLE OF COMPANY
ACCOUNTANT IS A SENIOR ROLE IN THE COMPANY AND IS critical to
supporting the effective delivery of our publicly funded company
services and the implementation of the company corporate governance
strategy. Leading a team of 2 finance/administration staff, the major
areas of responsibility include;
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Preparation of financial statements.
* Budget variance analysis.
* Payroll.
* Control detailed cost apportionment across projects.
* Expenditure compliance with programme frameworks.
* Finance related company policies.
* Internal and external auditing.
* Company insurance portfolio.
THE COMPANY ACCOUNTANT WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL
OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATION THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY WHICH
WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES;
* Co-ordination and processing of all payments and receipts for the
company,
* Full expenditure compliance with programme frameworks,
* Control of detailed apportionment of costs across a portfolio of
programmes,
* Full compliance across all expenditure with the company
procurement processes,
* Administration of 8 separate bank accounts, including company
credit card and petty cash,
* Preparation of all financial statements up to trial balance stage,
* Preparation of bi-monthly internal management financial
statements,
* Presentation of financial reports for Board of Directors,
* Assist CEO with preparation of financial/budget plans for
tendering opportunities,
* Managing all aspects of payroll,
* Brief CEO on relevant financial regulations and legislation,
* Maintain company finance procedures manual,
* Implementation and monitoring of company apportionment policies,
* Implementation and monitoring of shared services arrangements with
relevant bodies,
* Managing of capital/asset register,
* Managing Company Registration Office (CRO) requirements,
* Liaison and support for the internal audit committee,
* Undertaking of internal control checks on in-house project files,
* Liaison with the external company auditor,
* Managing external IT provider contract,
* Managing company insurance portfolio,
* Other projects as assigned by the CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
* At least 5 years post qualification experience working in a
financial role,
* Third level qualification (min Level 8 or equivalent) in
accountancy, finance or related discipline,
* Computer skills including SAGE, WORD, EXCEL
KNOWLEDGE OF
* Finance related company policies,
* Corporate Governance,
* Public sector funding processes would be a distinct advantage,
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN:
* Control of cost apportionment
* Financial and risk control,
* Preparation of financial statements,
* Payroll,
* Expenditure compliance with programme frameworks,
* Internal and external auditing,
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The following competencies are essential for the role:
* Ability to manage and control large volumes of data,
* Ability to prioritise and respond effectively to multiple
deadlines,
* Effective team development,
* Strong interpersonal skills,
* Dependable,
* Team player,
* Results driven,
* Solution oriented,
* Business acumen/commercial awareness.
SUMMARY OF KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
DURATION OF CONTRACT; Maternity Cover
PROBATIONARY PERIOD; 6 months probationary period will apply to this
contract,
LOCATION OF POST; Bagenalstown,
HOURS OF WORK; 9.**Apply on the website**am ? 5.**Apply on the
website** pm Monday to Friday,
SALARY; Salary commensurate with experience and in the region of
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PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS; n/a,
ANNUAL LEAVE; **Apply on the website** days annual leave p/a pro rata,
TIME IN LIEU; Does not apply to this post,
OTHER Other terms and conditions of employment will be detailed in the
contract of employment.
Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with
covering letter by e-mail to?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** on or before
5pm on Tuesday **Apply on the website**th of April **Apply on the
website**. All applications received will be acknowledged.
Shortlisting will apply. Canvasing will disqualify. A panel may be
formed.
_CARLOW DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
