TITLE OF POSITION: FINANCE OFFICER
Galway Traveller Movement advocates for equality and inclusion for
members of the Traveller Community. We wish to recruit a Finance
Officer to lead out on our finance and administration team. The
successful applicant will be part of the finance and administration
team dealing with Galway Traveller Movement Programmes and its social
enterprises – Bounce Back Recycling and Bounce Back Upcycling. The
Finance Officer will report directly to the GTM Coordinators.
CONTRACT: Full time permanent contract after successful completion of
six-month probationary period and the continued award of funding for
this position
WORK HOURS: Five days - * hours per week, with
flexitime and option for parttime remote working. Consideration would
be given to a request for part time/ job share option.
ANNUAL LEAVE: * days per annum
SALARY: Negotiable pending qualification and experience-
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To oversee the overall financial and administrative functions with the
joint Coordinators of the Company in accordance with our contractual
and legislative requirements and provide financial and administrative
support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Record financial transactions on computer systems.
* Produce financial forecasts.
* Deal with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT.
* Resolve payment questions for external contractors.
* Carry out financial audits and work with the Company auditors to
prepare for the Annual returns.
* Create budget reports.
* Present reports to managers.
* Keep up to date with financial regulations and legislation
* Provide administrative support for Galway Traveller Movement, as
required
* Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial
and other data
* Participate in internal and external meetings on finance related
matters e.g. funders, banking etc.
* Working with and monitoring the administration /finance team in
relation to finance matters.
* Ensure compliance with the Charities Regulator and all governance
issues.
* Work with the GTM Board of Directors, joint co-ordinators on the
financial health of the organisation.
* Prepare for and attend the monthly Directors meetings.
* Undertake any other duties as required by the line management of
Galway Traveller Movement
JOB SPECIFICATION
PROPOSE LOCATION: Galway
ESSENTIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Have proven experience of preparation and managing of accounts for
a minimum of 3 years
* Previous experience in the non-profit section and or social
enterprise, desirable though not essential
QUALIFICATIONS
* A relevant third level qualification in accounting or
finance-related discipline.
KNOWLEDGE
* Possess an excellent knowledge of financial accounting issues and
good accounting practices.
Payroll, VAT, Revenue, budgeting.
CORE SKILLS
* Have strong IT skills specifically Microsoft Office and
computerised accounting packages
* Have strong administrative skills
* Have good attention to detail and accuracy of work
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Possess strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving
skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks/objectives and work on own initiative.
* Self directed
* Have strong motivation and organisational skills and ability to
multi task.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF POST
* A full clean driving license with access to your own car
* Understanding of corporate responsibilities
* Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude to work and work well as
part of a team
* Have a commitment to working from an anti-racist and equality
perspective.
* An understanding of the issues and policies impacting on the
Traveller Community
* Display respect of Traveller culture and way of life
* Flexibility in approach to work including out of hours working, if
required
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE WITH COVER LETTER BY EMAIL TO:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY SUNDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** APRIL
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Please clearly state the position that you are applying for in all
correspondence and subject line. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY
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Galway Traveller Movement is a partnership organisation of Travellers
and non-Travellers working together to achieve equity and human rights
for the Traveller Community. The Galway Traveller Movement is an equal
opportunities employer. Applications from members of the Traveller
Community with relevant qualifications are especially welcome.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
