Finance Officer

A not-for-profit body is hiring for a Finance Officer for their office based in Dublin 1. This is a temporary contract for a 3–6-month period and extremely likely to be made permanent depending on performance. This is an office-based role until after probation and offering a competitive salary.

The role of Finance Officer is an important position within the Finance department and the post holder will be required to work closely with the finance team to ensure the effective operation of the finance function. 

Responsibilities:

·       Assisting with the preparation and managing the organisation’s RCT and VAT on Capital Projects.

·       Supporting the management of the creditors Ledger, ensuring accurate recording of expenditure against cost headings and Programme Budgets, and apportionment of Shared Costs across programmes, and preparing journals for sign-off and posting to nominal ledger as appropriate.

·       Supporting the managing of the debtors Ledger, ensuring entering of income received – fundraising and rental income.

·       Preparation of Returns to Revenue for review by the Accountant/Head of Finance. To Include VAT, RCT and Charity Claims.

·       Assisting with the review and monthly reconciliation of Petty Cash and Soldo Cashcards for all services.

·       Ensuring adherence to the Organisations Internal Financial controls regarding purchasing, and authorisation of expenditure.

·       Preparing financial returns of income and expenditure for cost centres and funding agencies as required.

·       Ensuring accurate bi-weekly financial reporting of issues to the Head of Finance to support the work plan of the Finance department.

·       Assisting with the annual financial audit of the organisation.

Experience/Qualifications:

·      Part qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician

·      An appropriate business degree or equivalent is desirable for this role.

·      Experience in Accounting Software and Excel

·      Strong Financial Controls ethos

·      Experience in the Not-for-profit Sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP is desirable.

·      Knowledge of funding applications and dealing with state agencies is desirable

For more information, please reach out today

01 614 6182 or [email protected]

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