Financial Analyst, Public Sector, Kildare
* Contract
* Reference: 27851YR4965
Accountant
Our client, a Public Sector Body based in Kildare, are currently looking to recruit a Financial Analyst to join them initially on a contract basis.
Reporting to the Head of the Department, the role will include the following responsibilities:
* To provide financial support to the Head of the Department in delivering on their accountability in respect of financial business
* To develop networks with audit teams in other regions
* To comprehensively analyse data and information
* To compile reports both written and oral with conclusions, implications, and recommendations
* Participate in the development of the audit plan in collaboration with other members of the Audit team
* Assist with the maintenance of Internal Financial Controls to ensure budgetary management and accountability
* Liaise with for profit and not for profit providers of services in connection with validation, invoicing, and other accounting procedures
* Communicate with the auditee to confirm audit requirements and plans
* Produce financial reports/analysis/audit reports for Head of Services and the Quality Improvement Group
* Advise on opportunities for value for money initiatives
* Promote and demonstrate full compliance with Financial Regulation and Policy, Finance Corporate Governance and best accounting practice at all times
* Participate in the change management process and ensure that all key stakeholders are communicated to in an adequate and timely basis as the audit process advances
* Be responsible for identifying areas of spend that require changes to processes including engaging with vendors to redesign processes
* Tracking of financial aspects of support services Level Agreements or other contracting arrangements where relevant
* Assist in preparing the Service Plan and Cost Containment arrangements for the department in conjunction with the Head of Services as appropriate
* To participate in responding to Audit reports as advised by the Internal Audit and C & A.G. departments
* Assist in the oversight of KPIs, financial governance arrangements, financial systems, and business re-engineering processes in collaboration with the Head of Services
* Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders
* Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Services
KPIs:
* The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective
* Measurement of compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with Service Level arrangements
* Development of Action Plans to address KPI targets when necessary
Other Duties
Communications:
* Ensure appropriate communication and information systems are in place to address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders including those external to the organisation
* To effectively handle queries directed to the Audit teams – assessing, recording, and actioning queries, ensuring that such enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner and responses recorded
Team Working:
* To contribute to the development of an effective team environment
* To contribute to a process of Continuous Quality Improvement within Home support
* To provide cover for other office staff members as required
* Must be able to work in a busy and dynamic environment
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