Job Description
Job Details Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Verification Checks and/or Audits Conduct routine verification and/or audit checks on a wide variety of Pobal funded organisations to ensure programme funding is spent for the purposes intended. Evaluate the accounting systems of Pobal funded organisations, to ensure transparent audit trail between expenditure returns submitted and financial records maintained. Assess the eligibility of all monies spent to ensure they comply with the terms and conditions of programme rules. Monitor actual expenditure against agreed budgets and highlight any significant variances. Assess systems of internal control. Evaluate performance outputs and value for money issues. Assess annual financial statements and other returns submitted to the Companies Registration Office Check adherence to key programme rules e.g. contractual agreements, operating manuals, best practice guidance, etc. Maintain detailed audit working paper files. Maintain knowledge of key Government requirements to the management of grant aid, including Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 13/2014. Identify and report common issues in Pobal funded organisations to mitigate and/or prevent risk. Conduct and/or assist with risk audits where specific problems affecting Pobal funding are suspected or identified. Role Requirement 2 Reporting Prepare reports which include findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a timely manner Maintain logs of ineligible expenditure identified, debtor schedules, etc. and provide inputs to reports for Government departments and other stakeholders such as the C&AG Attend meetings with other Pobal directorates, Pobal funded organisations and Government departments. Escalate any significant issues identified to management. Communicate and follow-up with external organisations as appropriate in a professional and timely manner Proactively take responsibility for own workload, ensuring all requisite follow-ups with external parties are issued in a timely manner, facilitating an efficient audit/verification process. Follow-up and close out key audit/verification findings. Communicate and follow up any internal issues arising from the verification/audit process, including adjustments to expenditure reports and matters relevant to funding applications. Liaise with audit/verification management, staff and other CAR functions on operations management. Role Requirement 3 Promoting a Collaborative Work Culture Proactively contribute to team meetings in the interest of promoting shared learning and best practice. Provide assistance to management in developing/updating procedures, processes, checklists and reporting templates Liaise with management on a regular basis on patterns of findings that may help inform programme development going forward. Assist in the development/testing of any relevant IT platforms to be used by the audit team Engage in Pobal's performance management process and continuous professional development. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. Role Requirement 4 Promoting Best Practice in Governance Standards / Training Knowledge of key Government requirements to the management of grant aid, including Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 13/2014 is a key requirement. Knowledge of key legislative and regulatory requirements as they relate to Pobal funded organisations, for example, charity law, company law, GDPR and Revenue requirements. Knowledge of good governance standards e.g. publications from the Charities Regulatory Authority and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Develop training materials and deliver training to Pobal funded organisations and internal colleagues, as required. Assist in the interpretation of legislation, regulations, terms and conditions, etc. and providing clarification regarding eligibility issues, checklists, revision of manuals, etc. Assist with the induction/training new staff. Any other duties within the general requirements of the role that may be assigned by management as appropriate. Required Experience Detail oriented, self-motivated with a proven track record of achievement. An ability to work autonomously and guarantee an extremely high level of quality and accuracy. Proficient in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc. Evidence of producing high quality reports and written materials. Strong financial management experience and knowledge. Desirable: Previous experience of conducting in-depth financial reviews or audits, for example, forensic accounting, collation of data based on incomplete records, etc. Knowledge of Pobal funded programmes. Knowledge of the community/voluntary/public sector. Knowledge of EU and Government accounting regulations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to meet deadlines. Working knowledge of computerised accounting packages. Qualifications Professional recognised accounting qualification and external/internal audit experience. Applications from other candidates with good academic backgrounds plus relevant auditing experience and / or forensic accounting may also be considered. Full driving licence and provision of car for business purposes for travel primarily within the Republic of Ireland and on occasion within the island of Ireland. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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