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 Role Summary

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The appointed person will report to the EMFF Project Manager on a day to day basis and ultimately to the SFPA Finance Director.

 

This position is offered on a three year Fixed Term Contract basis funded under the EMFF Operational Programme.

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Key Duties and Essential Responsibilities of the EMFF Finance Assistant

• Lead the financial control of the projects being undertaken

• Support the EMFF Project Manager in the preparation and updating of the EMFF financial business plans and detailed project budgets

• Develop the financial models required to budget and report on the EMFF financial business plans in an efficient and effective way

• Contribute to the production of high quality monthly management information with variance analysis and other ad hoc management reports in a timely and efficient manner

• Complete monthly cash forecast that facilitates the management of the project cash flow in an effective and efficient manner

• Ensure that project expenditure undertaken is accounted for accurately in support of the project objectives and in an efficient and effective manner

• Provide regular updates and support to the SFPA Finance Director with regard to EMFF projects

• Support the production of financial statements to support EU audit and the annual audit by Comptroller and Auditor General

• Maintain and improve a strong internal control environment, through ensuring the proper operation, control and execution of project processes and procedures in relation to all transactions and identifying improvements as necessary

• Contribute to the Authority’s budgetary and financial forecast process as required

• Support EMFF project teams to deliver the projects as appropriate

• Participate and where necessary lead in EMFF projects to ensure the development and implementation of best practice, reporting, processes, and procedures

• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Authority / SFPA Finance Director

 

 

Note:  The extent and speed of change in the delivery of service is such that adaptability is essential in this role.  The incumbent will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation.  This Job Specification should be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time, and will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis.

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REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Essential Entry Requirements

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• Have a relevant third level qualification

• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience relevant to the key duties and responsibilities in a medium/large organisation

• Ability to be highly organised, proactive and self-motivated with the ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines

• Must have fulfilled a finance role in a number of strategic organisational projects that involved multiple stakeholders

• Demonstrate experience and understanding of financial accounting systems and other IT systems

• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite to an advanced level including Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.

• Project management experience an advantage

• Be able to work as part of a team to deliver effective projects

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In addition to the minimum qualification entry requirement candidates must also have:

• Excellent planning and organisational abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail

• Fluent spoken and written English is absolutely essential

• Strong IT capability

 

 

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Desirable entry requirements

• Experience in a regulatory environment and/or Public Sector/Civil Service

• An understanding of the role of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority

• A registered qualified accountant with a recognised Accountancy Body

• Be able to demonstrate understanding of EU and national public procurement procedures

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It is an absolute requirement that candidates declare any potential conflict of interest at the application stage of the recruitment process.  Failure to declare such conflicts of interest which later come to light may result in the candidate being disqualified from the competition or, if the candidate is offered and takes up a role with the SFPA on the basis of misleading information may result in immediate cessation of contract with the SFPA.

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Confidentiality:  In the course of your employment, you may have access to, or hear information concerning the SFPA, its customers, clients or suppliers.  Such records and information are strictly confidential and employees shall not, at any time during or subsequent to their employment, disclose or appropriate for their own use, any confidential information of which they become aware.

 

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

1. Download the Job Information Booklet and Application Form below.

 

2. Complete the Application Form.

 

3. Upload the completed application form to the online portal below (page opens in new window).