The Job
The
Head of Finance (Temporary 2-years
) will provide financial services to the Interim Project Management Unit. They will facilitate the purchase, sale, and management of the portfolio's financial assets, identify potential risks, and prepare the relevant financial statements. They will assist all operating senior managers in strategic and financial matters relating to project/development activity in addition to budget management, cost benefit analyses, forecasting needs, security of funding and all governance and secretarial requirements of the unit.
This is a senior role with significant accountability and responsibility. The Head of Finance (Temporary 2-years) will be expected to operate at a strategic level, ensuring robust and prudent financial practices are adhered to. The Head of Finance (Temporary 2-years ) will be required to provide updates and reports for submissions to the City Council and central government.
They will report directly to the Executive Manager, City Co-ordination Office. This position offers a fulfilling and responsible role in a newly established Unit leading the way to rejuvenating Dublin city centre. The City Co-ordination Office is at the heart of complex and exciting change taking place within the city and offers an opportunity to be involved in projects and initiatives that will have a hugely positive impact on the city and its inhabitants for years to come.
The ideal candidate shall have:
* Experience working as part of a core finance function;
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team;
* Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or accounting packages;
* Excellent IT skills;
* Proven track record in meeting deadlines;
* Previous experience working in a public body or a knowledge of public sector accounting with strong understanding of the principles of governance;
* Knowledge of public procurement.
Qualifications
Character:
Each candidate shall be of good character.
Health:
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, Experience, etc.:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: -
a) Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants;
b) Have a satisfactory experience of accountancy work, including management accounting and/or financial accounting;
c) Be experienced in the management of staff;
d) Possess a knowledge of public sector finance.
Duties
The duties of the post
include, but are not limited to, the following: -
* Accounting of Fixed Assets, ensuring all assets are recorded correctly and the Fixed Asset Register is accurate and kept up to date;
* Provide financial support to the project managers in relation to project requirements;
* Audit and QA of project budgets;
* Prepare and submit accounts /statements;
* Grant compliance management for a number of key programmes, ensuring payments are made in line with documented internal controls;
* Maintaining key process documents ensuring these are accurate and updated on a timely basis
* Produce and submit reports;
* Production of key supplier accounts identifying key trends and assisting management in financial decision making;
* Identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies;
* Reviewing overall team and individual staff performance against agreed annual targets and goals.
The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council.