JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER
REPORTING TO: CEO
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : July 1st *
LOCATION: * Meath Street, Dublin 8
SUMMARY
The Finance Manager is responsible for effectively managing the
day-to-day operations of the finance function. Specifically, the
Finance Manager will have management responsibility for staff and
training, ensuring financial compliance and effective financial
control of the Finance department. The Finance Manager will develop
and update the development and adherence to Organisational policies
and procedures and also be responsible for the reporting requirements
of internal and external stakeholders.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONS AND STAFF MANAGEMENT
* Management of the day-to-day operations of the finance function
including the Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Payroll
functions.
* Manage the annual audit process
* Ensure effective financial control and compliance to regulatory
requirements and assist CEO with statutory returns and various
programme audits.
* Supervise, develop, train and evaluate the community employment
based accounts staff to ensure all objectives are achieved.
* Manage individual staff performance through performance reviews,
identify training needs and address performance deficits should they
arise. Liaise with the Community Employment Manager.
* Preparation of financial information for annual service
agreements.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
* Preparation of Management accounts pack for the Finance & Audit
Committee meeting to review stage for the CEO.
* Oversight of cashflow information, forecasts and timely reporting
of cashflow for CEO review
* Prepare/ Oversee monthly finance reports for Management meeting
* Prepare high level reports for CEO and the Board as required
* Approve costings prepared by Accounts Assistant
* Preparation of annual budget to ‘draft one’ stage
* Key role in annual Service Arrangement process with Community
Employment, SICAP & AfterSchools programme
* Ad hoc reporting as required
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
* Overall responsibility in ensuring the finance team operates
within a strictly controlled financial environment.
* Oversee the weekly and monthly payroll process, reviewing gross to
net summary reports and payroll payments prepared by Finance Admin.
* Ensure all invoices and expenses are appropriately approved by the
relevant manager and CEO before payment is issued.
* Ensure all monthly recharges are made across the various projects
in line with the cost appropriation policy
* Review all bank reconciliations and other relevant monthly
reconciliations ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and
rectified
* Provide cover for 3rd party online payments.
* Ensure all new hires are added to Brightpay and bank details added
to Banking system in a timely manner
* Ensure that revenue returns are made in a timely manner including
ERR reporting
FINANCE COMPLIANCE
* Compliance including SORP, Charity Regulator, GDPR, etc., ensuring
quality assurance and continuous improvement of Finance Function.
* Annual review of Policies and Procedures
GRANTS
* Oversee grant expenditure, budgets, costings and compliance.
Highlight anomalies to CEO.
* Approve grant returns before submission to CEO or the relevant
Service Management Personnel for sign off
IT
* Financial oversight of IT function, including budgets, business
plans and project work in line with delegation of Authority.
GENERAL
* Provide support to the CEO in achieving the strategic objectives
of the organisation.
* Ensure SICCDA’s Vision, Mission and Values are consistently
reflected in all activities.
* Attend continuing professional training as required by your
profession’s governing body.
* Exercise discretion at all times.
* Serve and protect SICCDA by adhering to professional standards,
policies, and procedures.
* Attend the Finance and Audit committee meeting as required.
* To deliver training on Finance related issues as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA CIMA)
EXPERIENCE
* 3 Years post qualified experience in similar role
* Previous experience in managing staff and developing staff.
* Systems- Strong working knowledge of accounting and payroll
systems and processes
* Excellent MS office skills with advanced excel
* An ability to build relationships at all levels of the
organisation, manage conflict and problem solve.
* Ability to prepare for and manage the annual audit process.
* Proven report writing and presentation experience.
DESIRABLE
* Previous experience of working in Community and Voluntary sector
would be an advantage.
COMPETENCIES
ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING:
* Analysing information and situations accurately and drawing
appropriate solutions. Defines the problem correctly, can decide on
what data and information to collect to identify the problem cause.
Looks beyond obvious solutions and can draft appropriate solutions in
order to make an informed decision. Uses critical thinking in solving
a problem.
MANAGING STAFF & PERFORMANCE
* Providing direction and support, reviewing personal performance
and the performance of others, motivating others and promoting
equality and diversity. Displays leadership qualities and holds
themselves and others accountable for service outcomes.
INFORMATION GATHERING
* Gathers relevant information from a range of sources. Identifies
and analyses key data and presents findings in a clear, logical and
accurate way.
PLANNING, ORGANISING & PRIORITISING
* Works to optimise outputs and impacts using available resources
while identifying potential constraints. Plans and completes work to
agreed standards. Exercises effective time management.
COMMUNICATIONS
* Communicates effectively with others using the range of methods
and tools available to them within their environment; in both
individual and group settings, with co-workers, persons served and
other stakeholders.
COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.
* Integrate the values and principles of best practice within your
own work. Continually demonstrate a commitment to highest standards of
quality service and outcomes. Presenting a professional image and
approach at all times. Actively supports and is committed to achieving
the Organisation’s goals in line with the vision, mission and
strategic priorities of SICCDA.
IMPACT & OUTCOMES FOCUSSED
* Be aware what outcomes are important for your work and the impact
those outcomes will have. Focus resources to achieve your outcomes and
assist others with whom you work to set and achieve their outcomes.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S) / OUTCOMES
* Effective management of the Finance function and team
* Finance policies, procedures and processes in place that protect
the Organisation and support the achievement of the Organisation’s
strategic plan.
* Accurate Finance information delivered in a timely manner to
support Organisational decision making.
* Excellent working relationships across the organisation
* Effective financial management of IT function
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Occasional-out-of-hours meetings
REMUNERATION
* Salary € *, * Pro
Rata
* Hours of Work- 3 days a week 9: *am-
5. *pm. Flexible
* Contract Type and Duration- One Year Fixed Term
_THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS,FOR THIS POSITION. THE JOB
DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED AS INCLUSIVE OF ALL DUTIES AN INDIVIDUAL
IN THIS POSITION MIGHT BE ASKED TO PERFORM OR THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO
DO EITHER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE._
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SICCDA is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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