The Legal Aid Board is an independent, publicly funded organisation which provides family mediation, civil legal aid & advice and vulnerable witness related services. We are also responsible for the administration of a number of ad hoc criminal legal aid schemes.
Applications are invited for the position of Accountant Grade I in the Finance unit of the Legal Aid Board. The Finance unit effectively reconciles and reports on all income, expenditure, maintaining appropriate accounting records of all financial transactions. The unit plays a critical role in providing financial, strategic and operational support and advice at all levels of the Board. The successful candidate will be based in Kerry or Dublin.
The salary for Accountant Grade I pay scale ranges from €86,644 to €100,768 gross per annum via annual increments (which are subject to satisfactory service). Two long service increments, payable after a further 3 and 6 years, bring the salary scale to €104,449 gross per annum and €108,135 gross per annum. Entry point will be at the minimum of the scale; different pay and conditions may apply subject to Government pay policy procedure.
The key features of the role are: The Finance Unit effectively reconciles and reports on all income, expenditure, maintaining appropriate accounting records of all financial transactions. The unit plays a critical role in providing financial, strategic and operational support and advice at all levels of the Board. It is responsible for providing the Executive Management Team (EMT), the Audit, Risk & Finance committee (ARFC) and the Statutory Board with financial information and reports to assist with decision making and the delivery of improved services and value for money throughout the organisation.
Responsibilities
Effective management and oversight of the Board’s Estimates process, its annual budget, monitoring and reporting of profiled expenditure against actual expenditure, the budget forecasts, the Appropriation Account and other official reporting functions as may be required;
Overseeing all external audits, ensuring audits are managed and supported effectively and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders including Comptroller and Auditor General and Department of Justice;
Overseeing the preparation of internal and external financial and management reports;
Reviewing the Financial Management Framework of the Board, giving consideration to the Financial Knowledge repository, identifying areas where revised policies are needed and implementing new improvements to our financial management policies, procedures and systems;
Enhancement and maintenance of the overall financial control environment to ensure best practice;
Lead out on designing a reform agenda for the Board’s finance function to ensure the unit can effectively respond to the continued growth of the organisation;
Providing financial advice and assistance to the finance unit and other internal business units to support the achievement of the corporate objectives;
Plan, organise, manage and supervise the work of direct reports including staff development;
Participate in Board committees, working groups or projects as assigned by the Director of Corporate Services;
Play a key role in Boards governance environment, particularly ensuring compliance with the Finance and Reporting requirements as detailed in the Code of Practice for the Governance of state Bodies;
Lead out on all change management initiatives, including new accounting system implementation, upgrades and enhancement projects;
Developing a culture within the unit of open communication, innovation and growth;
Advising and contributing on a range of shared service and cross Government/Organisational projects;
Fostering strong collaborative relationships with senior managers across the organisation;
Providing expert advice on audit and financial management issues particularly to the Accounting Officer and, where applicable, assisting the Accounting Officer in preparing for appearances at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC);
The role may also involve accompanying the Accounting Officer to the PAC;
Applicants should note that the above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Accountant Grade I in the Legal Aid Board. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Corporate Services.
The Board has family friendly policies and extensive opportunities for further training and education.
Candidates who currently satisfy the requirements set out in the information booklet are invited to submit a fully completed application form to Human Resources.
mxcurran@legalaidboard.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 18th May 2021 at 4:00 pm.
Application forms and the information booklet are available on www.legalaidboard.ie.
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