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Senior Finance Officer, Not For Profit, Dublin 1

• Dublin City Centre
• Permanent
• Industry
• Reference: 24656-AQ

An established, purpose-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and controls. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for month-end processes, financial analysis, and operational finance oversight. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.  This organisation offers flexitime, hybrid working & a very attractive benefits package.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Produce departmental reports and liaise with budget holders on financial performance
• Manage cash flow forecasting and banking analysis
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Process month-end and year-end journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll, etc.)
• Compile and analyse project and financial performance reports
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and audits
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, controls, and reporting requirements
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and ledger maintenance
• Supervise and support a Finance Officer
• Assist with financial reporting to stakeholders and funding bodies
• Conduct financial reviews and support project-related financial checks
• Contribute to risk management, procurement processes, and maintenance of financial records (fixed assets, contracts, etc.)
• Support supplier relationships and administrative areas such as insurance and pensions
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency
• Undertake additional duties as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Relevant accountancy qualification (part-qualified also considered)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Experience in public sector, grant funding, or not-for-profit environments an advantage
• Previous supervisory experience preferable

Interested?

Please send an updated CV to Anne Quinn, Manager, Industry Division industry@accountancysolutions.ie