Head of Finance required for a public sector body in Castlebar. Contract situation.
Knowledge of Public Sector / Charity accounting and financial management systems is desirable but not essential.
The Head of Finance holds managerial accountability for the planning, acquisition, deployment and management of financial and physical resources for the organisation including financial, physical and support systems infrastructure.
To play a lead role in the long-term planning of the organisation’s finance and asset base.
To ensure the effective stewardship and governance processes are operated in the use of all financial and physical assets of the organisation.
To have oversight management of all major resource and contractual arrangements with external providers
To ensure the organisation meets its financial
legal and contractual obligations as a company.
Maintain and develop financial accounting systems that produce timely and accurate financial statements that are appropriate for the users and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
To ensure that the organization meets all relevant statutory requirements including taxation, charitable status and other legal and regulatory requirements.
To provide the Board sub-committees with appropriate ongoing support
and accurate information and professional advice
To ensure that Pension schemes and arrangements operate effectively
To ensure that there is an accountable and transparent procurement system that operates in accordance with best practice standards.
To ensure that there is an effective Internal Audit Process in conjunction with the Finance and Audit Committee.
Requirements:
Recognised Accountancy Qualification / member of Recognised Accountancy Body
A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills in financial and business management.
At least five years’ experience of senior resource and finance management in a substantial service organisation.
Working experience of Governance and Standards - Legal, Regulatory, Statutory and Governance Management Procedures, systems and processes.
Experience of managing managerial staff and other resources.
Excellent process management and organisational skills.
An ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines with attention to detail.
Project Management skills.
Strong communication skills including influencing, persuading and problem solving.
Excellent IT skills.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712