Financial Specialist Specified Purpose Contract Part-Time Mental Health Commission? ? Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Financial Specialist (Professional Accountant Grade II) a Specified Purpose Contract Part-Time (18.5 hours/week basis). For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below:? ? How to apply:? To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form by email. ? You can find the information booklet and application form on the Osborne Website. ? **CVs will not be accepted as an application form**? ? The Organisation:? The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001-2018 (the 2001 Act). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres. The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as it deems appropriate to foster and promote these standards and practices.? The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service (the DSS) within the MHC to support decision-making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties. The 2015 Act reforms Irelands capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help.? Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission include the Decision Support Service.? ? The Role:? The DSS supervises the functions and activities of decision supporters to ensure they are complying with the Act, relevant codes of practice and the decision support arrangement they are authorised by. Certain decision supporters must submit an initial report within three months of their appointment detailing the relevant person's assets, liabilities, income and expenditure. They are also required to submit an annual report of their activities and annual accounts for the relevant person. The DSS reviews these reports to ensure the decision supporter is performing their role appropriately and to ensure there is no inappropriate management or expenditure of the relevant persons finances. Independent decision-making representatives appointed from the DSS panel are remunerated in their role out of the assets of the relevant person, or by the DSS where the relevant person has insufficient assets. This remuneration is subject to limits set by Regulation and subject to pre-approval by the DSS. The DSS also investigates complaints, which may include allegations of wrongdoing relating to the management or expenditure of the relevant persons finances. The successful candidate will be required to engage and communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders including staff, officials from government departments and public bodies, private sector bodies, disability organisations and others. As a Professional Accountant Grade II, the holder of the post will be expected to actively contribute to and participate in the overall development of the DSS and to promote its policies and values at all times. Essential Requirements: Under the overall direction of the relevant line manager, the Financial Specialists key duties and responsibilities include: Provide technical oversights and expertise for financial supervision and investigation. Oversight of quality-of-service delivery. Review financial reports and accounts submitted by decision supporters as required. Guide and direct HEOs, EOs and COs on their team / escalation point for complex cases and queries. Monitor compliance with operational policies and identify opportunities for process / ICT system improvement. Make clear, timely and well-grounded decisions on applications for pre-approval for remuneration. Management of MyExpenses system for panel member expenses. Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place for the management and processing of invoices. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain up to date records on case files. Support the development of policies and management reports to support service delivery. Any other relevant tasks and activities required to support the relevant line manager. Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form on the Osborne Website ? All interested parties must complete the relevant application form and submit by email?. Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.? ? Closing Dates? Financial Specialist (Professional Accountant Grade II) Deadline for application:?Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly?Wednesday 6th August at 5pmGMT. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CVs will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.? ? An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Osborne Recruitment to ensure your application has been received.? ? #INDOSB2? #INDTQUINN?