Finance & Credit Control Officer - Malahide & District Credit Union

Finance & Credit Control Officer – Malahide & District Credit Union

JOB TITLE: Finance & Credit Control Officer

CREDIT UNION: Malahide & District Credit Union Limited

REPORTING TO: Manager

SALARY: To be agreed after interview based on previous work experience and qualifications

OFFICE BASED ROLE: Full Time Contract – 37.5 Hours per week

CLOSING DATE: 7th January 2026

GENERAL SCOPE OF ROLE: The Finance Officer will be accountable to the Manager / Board of Directors of the credit union for the control of all areas of financial management.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Reporting directly to the Manager, the Finance Officer’s key areas of responsibility are:

• Manage the finance function.
• Credit control and debt management.
• Ensure fully documented internal control procedures are in place.
• Bank reconciliation and managing daily accounts.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding investments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Work as part of the management team to develop the credit union going forward.
• Participate in credit union policy review process, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the preparation of the financial projections.
• Consult with our External Risk and Compliance officer and resolve actions.
• Consult with our Internal and External Auditors and prepare documents for review.

• Preparation of Monthly Management accounts for board meetings and year end accounts for board and external auditors.
• Oversee preparation of financial/management accounts on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate recording and timely balancing of the audit process.
• Consult with both Internal and External Auditors in providing explanation and information as requested to ensure timely completion of the audit process.
• Timely completion of quarterly and annual returns to the Registrar and other reports and/or returns as requested by management.
• Consult with Revenue and complete necessary returns (Payroll-related returns but also need to file DIRT Returns on a quarterly and annual basis).

• Ensure running of all month and year end programmes and where appropriate presentation of subsequently produced reports to management.
• Retention of records falling within the areas of responsibility in compliance with current legislation.

• Support management in the implementation of board policies and directives.
• Maintain a detailed fixed asset register which includes IT assets.
• Attend training programs and workshops as required by the credit union.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of such committees as may be directed by the Manager and the board of directors.
• Undertake such other reasonable and lawful duties as may be directed from time to time by the manager.
• Record keeping, maintain accurate records of all transactions and communication with members.

• A recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA), membership of a professional accounting body in Ireland.
• Working towards APA Loans/QFA.

Please apply by email Msmithers giving details of your suitability for this position in a cover letter and attaching an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. Closing date for applications is the 7th of January 2026.