Verification Officer
About Your New Employer
- A leading organization in managing and supporting government and EU-funded programmes.
- Location: Monaghan, County Monaghan.
- Contract: This is a contract position with competitive remuneration.
About Your New Job
- Verifications: Support the Controller function in developing, updating, and documenting processes and procedures for Risk-Based Management Verifications of the PEACEPLUS Change Makers projects.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct on-site and desk-based verifications of project milestones/activities, outputs, and deliverables.
- Develop verification plans and checklists based on project risk profiles, milestone schedules, and expenditure claims.
- Verify the correct application of approved Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) and assist in reviewing and validating their use.
- Conduct site visits to verify physical outputs and meet with project partners.
- Reporting: Prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely verification reports.
- Identify and document any irregularities, ineligible claims, or non-compliance issues.
- Provide clear and constructive feedback to beneficiaries and support follow-up or corrective actions.
- Contribute to internal assurance reporting and support programme-level audit preparation.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate and secure records of all verification activities.
- Record findings in relevant programme databases and systems.
- Support ongoing improvement of verification procedures, templates, and guidance materials.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with internal programme management, project beneficiaries, Lead Partners, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the PEACEPLUS Programme professionally during verifications.
- Communicate verification findings clearly and collaborate closely with the Controller and wider Programme teams.
What Skills You Need
- Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in audit, financial verification, or compliance monitoring of grant-funded or publicly funded projects.
- Experience in designing/developing/documenting audit and/or verification systems, processes, and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and assess both financial and activity-based evidence.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Proficient in MS packages (Word, Excel, Outlook), financial accounting systems, and SharePoint portals.
- Willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, including overnight stays.
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with electronic monitoring systems such as JEMS.
- Experience working in a cross-border or EU programme environment.
- Knowledge of Interreg, PEACEPLUS, or other EU-funded programme rules.
- Relevant qualification in auditing, accounting, finance, or programme management.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (not disclosed).
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization in managing government and EU-funded programmes.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
What's Next
Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button orOr contact Kerry Legh on 091 455 302
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