Finance Manager, Charity, South Dublin

Our client a highly regarded Charity based in South Dublin are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join their team.
The Finance Manager is responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function. Specifically, the Finance Manager will have management responsibility for staff, ensuring financial compliance and effective financial control of the Finance Department. The Finance Manager will drive the development and adherence to Organisational policies and procedures and also be responsible for the reporting requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day operations of the finance function including the Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Payroll functions
• Manage the annual audit process
• Ensure effective financial control and compliance to regulatory requirements
• Manage the finance team to ensure departmental objectives are achieved
• Preparation of financial information for annual service agreements.
• Preparation of Management accounts pack for the Finance & Audit Committee meeting to review stage for the Head of Finance
• Oversight of cashflow information, forecasts and timely reporting of cashflows before Head of Finance review
• Prepare/ Oversee bi- monthly I & E reports for NSM- for bimonthly Finance/National Service Management meeting
• Prepare high level reports for Head of Finance as required
• Review and approval of service costings
• Preparation of annual budget to ‘draft one’ stage
• Key role in annual Service Arrangement process with the Health Services Executive (HSE)
• Ad hoc reporting as required
• Overall responsibility in ensuring the finance team operates within a strictly controlled financial environment
• Authorise monthly payroll
• Authorise monthly expenses and provide cover for 3rd party cheques
• Final sign off on the accounting, banking and reconciliation control process.
• Annual review of Policies and Procedures
• Oversee grant expenditure, budgets, costings and compliance. Highlight anomalies to Head of Financ
• Prepare and approve finance grant returns before submission to CEO or the relevant Service Management Personnel for sign off ( Pobal/ ESF funded grant ). Submit to online portal.
• Financial oversight of IT function, including budgets, business plans and project work in line with delegation of Authority Qualifications / Experience
• Qualified Accountant ( ACCA,CPA,ACA CIMA)
• 4 Years post qualified experience in similar role
• Previous experience in managing and developing staff
• Systems- Strong working knowledge of accounting and payroll systems and processes
• Excellent MS office skills with advanced exce
• An ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, manage conflict and problem solve
• Ability to prepare for and manage the annual audit process
• Proven report writing and presentation experience This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Remuneration Package
• 26 annual leave days per annum plus up to 3 additional days based on service
• 2 Discretionary Days Annual Leave (Good Friday and Christmas Eve)
• Hours of Work – 35 hours per week working. Blended working options available.
• Payment of annual professional bodies membership fee
• Work Life Balance Initiatives in Place
• Access to Contributory Pension scheme following probation.
• Free Life Cover benefit (2 times gross salary tax free)
• Generous Paid Sick Leave (6 months full and 6 months half pay) based on service
• Paid Maternity and Parents Leave based on service
• Long Service Awards
• Revenue approved mileage rates
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Access to Health Care Staff Credit Union