Accountancy Solutions: Discovering Talent

Financial Analyst, Public Sector, Kildare

• Kildare
• Contract
• Industry
• 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

If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: 01 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie