Staff Officer Acountant

JOB TITLE: Staff Officer Accountant, 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTS TO: Head of Finance

LOCATION: Enniskillen

To contribute to an efficient and effective finance function, supporting strategic financial management, liaising with senior managers on budget management, preparation of management accounts and support on annual financial statements, interrogating the information received and challenging responses as necessary to ensure these are complete and accurate and providing information and support to internal and external stakeholders.

• Produce management reports and variance analysis and maintain budget control through regular contact with budget holders engaging in the use of digital technology
• Prepare budgets and scenario planning in consultation with budget holders, line management and Senior Management Team
• Assist in the planning and preparation of the draft Annual Accounts preparing supporting papers as required
• Ensure all work is completed on time and is adequately resourced
• Assist the Cost Modelling Specialist in the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register and preparation of relevant papers for the Annual Accounts
• Contribute to enhanced systems and processes being implemented
• Provide support to the Cost Modelling Specialist in relation to updating valuations for Operational Heritage Assets
• Support business case preparation where required
• Support the administration and management of claims for third party funding, liaising with relevant staff and co-ordinating and submitting relevant paperwork
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are kept up to date where necessary
• Support an adequate system of internal control is operated for the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities including fraud and corruption.
• Provide reports, returns and financial information as required by Sponsor Departments and external stakeholders
• Co-ordinate responses to PQ's and AQ's
• Enhance current systems and implement new systems as required, providing training, establishing KPI’s, updating procedures and policies to achieve efficiencies and improved business practices.
• Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.
• Complete all training as required by Waterways Ireland within specified time frames.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of your role. The organisation operates within a changing environment, and you will be required to be flexible and adapt to these changes and to develop your role as a result going forward.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility and essential criteria in their application form and irable criteria may be used as necessary in the selection process.

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAI) and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role,
or

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAI and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role,
and

Hold a current driving licence and possess access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland.

• Experience in the preparation of both management and year end accounts, preparing for audits, using a computerised accounts package and experience supervising staff.
• Strong technical, numerical, excel and word skills with the ability to analyse and report financial information efficiently.
• Ability to analyse data and produce relevant accurate reports.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels including senior management.
• Proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft…