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Finance Manager, Semi State, Dublin

• Dublin West
• Contract
• Industry
• Reference: 29814-AYRyy

Finance Manager – Dublin City  

Our client a semi-state body based in Dublin are looking for a Finance Manager to head up the Finance department on a contract basis. The Finance Manager will provide maternity leave cover and will report to the Finance & Grants Manager.
This is an important role which requires the stewardship of the Financial Process including Annual budgeting process, monthly and Statutory reporting and responsibility for the payments and procurement processes at the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Financial control including preparation of the monthly management accounts, directorate and departmental accounts for the organisation and reporting on variances against budget to the line managers/executive/board.
• Managing the Annual Budget estimates process for pay and non-pay and preparing the documentation for presenting to the Executive and Audit Committee for review and approval.
• Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and preparing the audit documentation for the Statutory audit to be carried out by the C&AG; acting as the main point of contact.
• Internal audit documentation and acting as the main point of contact during the various internal audits.
• Making regular supplier, expenses and capital grant payments in compliance within the Prompt Payments Act.
• Reviewing supplier and staff set up.
• Completing the monthly drawdown for the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
• Preparing quarterly documentation for Freedom of Information and Model Publications Scheme.
• Processing the monthly payroll charge in the General ledger.
• Processing third-party deductions including Revenue payments and preparing VAT and PSWT payments and returns.
• Preparing a number of ad-hoc information requests and reports as requested by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
• Overseeing the maintenance of procurement and expenses Exchequer Financial Systems modules and any other enhancements to the Financial system as required.
• Support the procurement needs in relation to the organisations building move and any other major procurement during the year.
• Manage the ‘Accounts Payable and Procurement Liaison Officer’ and ‘Finance Intern’.

Key Qualifications & Expertise:
• The successful applicant should have a recognized accountancy qualification with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and an ability to lead staff and management across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent ability to acquire and evaluate information i.e. data analysis, interpretation and report writing.
• Numerate and accurate with attention to detail and an ability to work within tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and conceptual thinking capability.
• A high level of financial modelling.

Key Competencies:
• Leadership
• Communications & Influencing
• Stakeholder & Client Service
• Initiative and Creativity
• Problem Analysis and Resolution
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork
• Flexibility & Resilience
• Respect & Integrity

Suitable candidates will have at least 3 years post qualification experience. If you are interested in the above or any other Finance Roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie