Finance Manager

HMac99798
  • €51,000 - 60,000
  • Dún Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland

About Your Employer

You will be joining as the Finance Manager for a fantastic Not for Profit organisation. Working from offices in South Dublin with fantastic benefits this role is suitable for a Qualified or similar level finance manager to help support a great organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders. 

About Your New job

  • Oversee the day-to-day processing of financial transactions prepared by the Accounts
    Executive to ensure operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and
    accurate manner in line with financial policies and procedures.
  • Collate, monitor, and analyse financial information and prepare financial statements
    including monthly and annual accounts in line with accounting standards.
  • Manage the external audit process and any internal audit requirements.
  • Monitor, review, and update, if necessary, all account, bank and other reconciliations
    prepared by the Finance Executive. Ongoing training and support to be provided to
    Finance Executive.
  • Managing the monthly payroll process (administered by our 3rd party payroll advisors) to
    ensure staff being are paid correctly and on time. Maintain an EE schedule to ensure
    accurate record of gross pay payable, pension contributions and other benefits.
  • Responsible for prompt payment of and volunteer/staff travel and expenses claims.
  • Manage any queries via email or telephone from members, volunteers, stakeholders,
    suppliers etc.
  • Prepare and submit all Revenue, CRO & CSO returns relating to payroll.
  • Manage and support budget, management accounts, cashflow and forecast activities.
  • Review, develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
  • Support the CEO, Finance and Risk Committee and the wider team on all financial matters
    including management information, monthly reports, risk management and general
    queries.
  • Line management responsibility for the Finance Executive.
  • Management and monitoring of accounting software.
  • Ensuring the organisation is compliant with all finance related Statutory requirements, i.e., ensuring
    that VAT, Other Tax returns, Statutory Financial Statements, PAYE, PRSI and all other
    documentation are completed and filed in accordance with legislation & timelines.
  • Corporate governance responsibilities, including registering of directorships with the
    CRO, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements set out by the Charities
    Regulator etc.
  • Responsible for ensuring adequate insurance coverage is in place.
  • Management of the procurement function including cost-effective purchasing and
    contract negotiation.
  • Responsible for co-ordinating updates to, monitoring, and reporting on the IACP Risk
    Register.
  • Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and advise on appropriate expenditure control
    and related revenue opportunities and threats.
  • Taking the lead role for costs control within the Organisation, ensuring internal financial
    controls are complete, stringent, and effective, and cover the areas of operational
    financial management.
  • Identifying financial policies and procedures/controls that need to be implemented or
    strengthened ensuring policies and practices are updated as required. Identify and lead
    on finance function projects e.g., Linking payment system to Salesforce.
  • Ensure that the financial database, accounting software system and manual filing
    systems synchronise with the needs of the membership and administrative systems.
  • Attendance at member events as required e.g., regional, and other events.
  • Be a proactive member of the Management Team providing support across all functions
    where needed.
  • Organising and managing Annual / Extraordinary General Meetings, ensuring that all
    timelines, deadlines, and requirements are met in line with the organisation’s obligations
  • As part of the Management Team develop and monitor the annual business plan and
    organisational strategic plans.

What You Need:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in preparing monthly management accounts, financial
    budgets, year-end accounts for audit and reporting same to the Board.
  • Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Logical thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, to include Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, policy, and reportwriting skills
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Flexibility in responding to the needs of a developing organisation.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Qualified Accountant (recognised professional qualification in accountancy - ACCA / ACA
    / CIMA etc.
  • Experience working in the non-profit/charity sector and understanding of relevant
    policies.
  • Experience in Risk Management.
  • Experience in Xero accounting software.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary of €50 - 60'000
  • 27 days AL with 3 additional company days
  • Flexi-time and great WFH model

 

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