Job Description
We are excited to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation to recruit an Auditor
Job Role Requirements
Verification Audits and Checks
- Perform regular verification and audit checks across a range of organisations to ensure proper use of allocated funds.
- Review and assess accounting systems to confirm a clear and transparent audit trail between submitted expenditure returns and maintained financial records.
- Evaluate the eligibility of expenses to ensure compliance with funding regulations.
- Monitor actual expenditures against agreed budgets, flagging any significant discrepancies.
- Assess internal control systems and evaluate organisational performance outcomes and value for money.
- Review annual financial statements and other filings with the Companies Registration Office.
- Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, operating procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- Maintain detailed audit working papers and supporting documentation.
- Stay informed of key government guidelines related to grant aid management, including Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 13/2014.
- Identify and report recurring issues to mitigate risks.
- Conduct or assist with risk audits.
Reporting
- Prepare comprehensive reports that include findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring timely submission.
- Maintain records of ineligible expenditures, debtor schedules, and other key data for reports to government departments and stakeholders.
- Escalate significant findings to management for further review.
- Communicate and follow up with external organisations in a professional and timely manner.
- Take responsibility for managing your own workload, ensuring timely follow-ups with external parties to support an efficient audit process.
- Follow up and resolve key audit or verification findings.
- Address internal issues arising from audits, such as adjustments to expenditure reports and matters impacting funding applications.
- Collaborate with audit/verification management, staff, and other internal teams on operational management.
Fostering Collaboration and Best Practices
- Actively contribute to team meetings to promote shared learning and best practices.
- Support management in updating procedures, processes, checklists, and reporting templates.
- Assist in the development and testing of IT platforms used by the audit team.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Promoting Governance Standards and Training
- Maintain strong knowledge of government requirements for grant aid management, including Circular 13/2014 from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
- Stay informed on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, such as charity law, company law, GDPR, and Revenue obligations.
- Understand good governance practices, including guidance from the Charities Regulatory Authority and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.
- Develop and deliver training materials to both external organisations and internal colleagues as needed.
- Assist with interpreting legislation, regulations, and funding guidelines, providing clarity on eligibility criteria and revising manuals or checklists as needed.
Required Skills and Experience
- Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Ability to work independently, ensuring a high level of accuracy and quality in all work.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports and written materials.
- Previous experience in conducting thorough financial audits or reviews, including forensic accounting or analysing incomplete financial records.
- Strong knowledge and experience in financial management.
- Familiarity with the community, voluntary, or public sectors.
- Knowledge of EU and government accounting regulations.
- Experience with computerised accounting systems.
Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification with experience in external or internal auditing.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.
If this sounds like you and you're interested in being considered for this unique opportunity please apply asap. We will ideally submit shortlists in 48 hours.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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