Governance Officer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-11-04
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for:
Victims & Survivors Service
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Business
Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Officer (SO) Permanent Salary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990 per annum Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 23rd November 2026 Purpose of the role Reporting to the Risk & Governance Manager, the Governance Officer will support the delivery of the governance, assurance and compliance functions of the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS). The postholder will help ensure that appropriate governance arrangements, internal controls and assurance mechanisms are in place across the organisation and funded partner organisations to support the effective stewardship of public funds, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
The Governance Officer will provide operational support in the delivery of governance reviews, verification activity, audit processes, risk reporting and corporate governance requirements. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria:
1. Qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline. AND 2. A minimum of 2 years practical experience in each of the following areas. OR If the candidate is not qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline, VSS will accept a minimum of 5 years practical experience in each of the following areas: a) Managing relationships with internal or external auditors, including the implementation of audit recommendations.
b) Reconciling complex financial information. c) Working with financial and non-financial information to prepare reports and make recommendations to senior management. d) Developing and implementing controls and have an awareness of the grant verification process. e) Developing processes and procedures within a financial environment. f)
Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
3. Working effectively in a line management role, co-ordinating the activities of a team. DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1.
Experience of managing verification activities within a public sector environment.
Skills:
Information Governance Reconciliation Management Auditing Reports Benefits:
Work From Home
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