Senior Finance Officer Our client a State sponsored agency based in Dublin, offering hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Officer to join their team. This role will initially be offered as a contract with a view to permanency. Reporting to the Head of Finance role will involve: Key Responsibilities Monthly Accounts, Budgetary Processes and Reporting Lead on the month end close process, ensuring accounts are finalised within 7 working days of month end. Oversee the preparation and analysis of the monthly management accounts with commentary on variances arising on actual versus budget. Preparation of departmental accounts for managers, identifying and addressing any deviations or variations from agreed expenditure or activity in conjunction with the relevant team manager. Preparation of cash flow and maintenance of the companys bank analysis file. Completion of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and management of any actions arising, prior to presenting for review and sign off by the Head of Finance. Compile, analyse and issue Project Performance Reports to relevant departments. Processing month-end/year-end journals e.g., accruals, prepayments, salary journals etc. Provide oversight of the bank reconciliation process. Assist the Head of Finance in the preparation of annual accounts for the statutory audit of the company. Coordinate and support internal and external audits. Assist the Head of Finance in relationship management with auditors both external and internal during visits/reviews. Assist Head of Finance with audit deliverables. Perform financial analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and optimise financial performance. Daily Processes and Procedures Overall maintenance and oversight of financial records including, receipts analysis, payment preparation and analysis, creditors listing and creditors ledger reconciliation. Supervision of the Finance Officer Ensure that funding granted to the organisation is applied appropriately. Working as a member of the team in preparation and submission of financial and other reports to the relevant government departments and the European commission. Assist in primary and systems checks of projects funded by the organisation. Carry out Financial Capacity Checks for project applicants Other Assist the Head of Finance in the quarterly reviews of the organisational risk register, with particular emphasis on financial risks Monitoring the upkeep of the Contract Register and the Fixed Asset Register. Administration of the organisations Pension Scheme and distribution of the Trustees annual report. Managing relations with key suppliers including the bank and the pensions consultant. Monitor Purchasing/Leasing of the organisational equipment and supplies. On-going review and steam-lining of process and procedures to aid accuracy and efficiency. Co-ordination of procurements processes and systems in line withorganisationand public policy Other duties as assigned Person Specification Essential skills, experience and qualifications required: Minimum 5 years experience working in a Similar role. Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, work autonomously and take ownership with little supervision. Ability to work to strict deadlines and meet targets while prioritising competing demands. Proven skills and experience of engaging, networking, building and maintaining effective relations and effective communications with all stakeholders. Enthusiastic team player as part of an internal team and cross-function team. Strong understanding of how the Finance Department supports and contributes to the organisations strategic goals and objectives. Clear understanding of and commitment to professionalism, confidentially and discretion. Strong administrative and IT skills including accounting software use and MS suite skill set with advanced MS Excel skills. identify opportunities to improve business processes and efficiencies. Strong project management skills. Positive, flexible, can-do attitude. Highly Desirable A recognised accountancy qualification; Accounting Technician or part qualified. IPASS qualified. Experience in the public/EU funding/voluntary sector. Experience of managing a team. Experience of working in an international context. Offering a 35 hours per week with an element of flexitime. Hybrid working. If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: or email: Skills: \"management accounts\" \"budgets\" \"grants\"