Finance Support Officer – Public Sector

Orange Recruitment is currently seeking a Finance Support Officer to join our client, a Public Sector body, based in Dublin City Centre. This is a contract opportunity until 31^st of December 2022 with the possibility of extension. The salary for this role is € 25,927 – €40,093.

Role Purpose

To provide Service Excellence to our customers and colleagues by building a deep understanding of their needs, requirements and expectations and consistently meeting, managing and exceeding their expectations in a professional, courteous and respectful manner. Working as part of a team, the Finance Support Officer is responsible for implementing effective financial administration systems, the production of information and the provision of financial administrative support within the Unit/Directorate.

Key Responsibility

• Provide support to internal/external users of Pobal financial ICT systems to increase user adoption
• Provide financial administrative back up and support to all aspects of the Unit/Directorate
• Implement and maintain efficient & effective financial administrative systems and Data entry
• Prepare papers/information for meetings e.g. Unit, Directorate, Pobal Board, and Sub Committees
• Assist in the identification and reporting of issues of risk 2. Support and Services
• Co-ordinate the efficient and effective dissemination of financial information and guidelines
• Assist with organisation of seminars, conferences and financial training sessions for beneficiaries/implementing bodies; participation in these as required
• Highlight any issues that may arise which could feed into the development of financial training and support for the beneficiary groups/implementing bodies
• Deal with and respond to internal/external queries and information
• requests, coordinating responses to Parliamentary Questions
• Develop/maintain effective information systems for inter and intra Directorate communication
• Work on Cross-company projects as required and participate in the development of annual/special projects as they emerge during the implementation of aspects of the Directorate
• Maintain, update systems and run reports
• Issue periodic reporting templates to beneficiaries and ensure –
• receipt & follow up as appropriate
• Ensure financial/non-financial data is correct and support beneficiaries in meeting monitoring requirements
• Monitor data (financial, impact, payroll etc.) submitted and notify errors or omissions to appropriate team members
• Check the performance of service delivery targets as reported and notify of results, in particular significant variances
• Any other duties that may be assigned within the general requirements of the role as appropriate for the grade

Requirements

• Ability to develop professional relationships with customers and colleagues to achieve success
• A structured and organised approach with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to their work in fast paced demanding environment
• Experience of operating consistently in a changing environment at an optimal level
• Approaches their work in a professional, friendly and courteous manner
• Is confident and approachable while processing the ability to be assertive as required
• Enthusiastic, pragmatic and motivated in their approach with a “Can Do” attitude
• Financial accounts/payroll and/or administration work experience/knowledge
• Strong organisational skills
• Computer literacy particularly in CRM systems, SharePoint, Quantum and MS packages e.g. Excel, WORD and Outlook
• An understanding of the operation of databases
• Relevant third level qualification (e.g. Certificate, Diploma) or accounting technician / recognised business qualification equivalent is essential
• Knowledge of workings of community/voluntary/public sector