Job Description
Director of Finance - Grade VIII - Permanent - Full Time Contract - Galway City
Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County.
Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports.The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society.
Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
The Role:
The Director of Finance has a challenging and multi-faceted role in the organisation.
They will be responsible for financial accounting, management accounting and systems development within the organisation.
Together with leading the finance team they will on occasion, when needed, be required to work in a "hands on" capacity in the processing work of the payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player and leader with the character and competence to support budget holders and create trustworthiness in the service.
Initially be responsible for the overall accounts function in the Services, monitoring the financial health of the organisation in both the short and long term, anticipating and resolving concerns.
Throughout the organisation ensure that proper procedures and good financial practices are followed.In particular, the role will involve the following:
Management Accounts:
Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts.
Budget:
Preparation of annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
Internal Audits, Annual Financial Statements and
External Audit:
Facilitation of all internal and external audits.
Ensure that there is an effective Internal Audit Process in conjunction with the organisations Audit and Risk Committee.
Cashflow Management:
Cashflow and Treasury Management including preparation of cashflow projections, anticipation of cashflow requirements and taking of appropriate action.
Purchasing of Goods and Services:
To provide information, policies and procedures to Managers and Budget Holders to ensure that Services engage in effective resource procurement and utilisation.
Compliance:
Ensure that all financial regulatory and compliance requirements are complied with, this includes the production of accounts information, service plans and other reports, as required by our funding agencies, such as the Health Service Executive (HSE), Department of Education and Science and so on.
Production of Financial Information:
Preparation of Costings and other Financial information as required.
Financial Systems and Controls:
Review and strengthen systems of internal control, including documentation of systems.
Develop and implement the Services Financial and Accounting Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Assist in the identification of financial risks facing the organisation and implement policies to give effect to risk management strategies.
People we support Personal Assets:
Oversight and Review of controls regarding People we support Personal Finance and Property.
Manage and develop the day-to-day operation of the organisations Information and Communications technology (ICT) infrastructure to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the organisation.
Convene and participate in meetings of the organisation's Finance Committee and ensure that a comprehensive record of its meetings is maintained.
Participate and where require facilitate any other organisational Committees as directed.The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player and leader with the character and competence to support budget holders and create trustworthiness in the service.
The Ability West model of service is based on person centredness requiring employees to be flexible in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
Essential Criteria:
Hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification from one of the following accountancy bodies:
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
A recognised equivalent qualification
Have a minimum of 5 years' post qualification financial management experience in a senior management role in a Finance setting within a medium/large-scale public or private entity as relevant to the role.
Have excellent IT skills including advanced Excel skills, Microsoft Office applications and preferably experience and knowledge of Core Access integrated Payroll, HR and Time and Attendance system.
A proven track record in data interrogation and reporting is also highly desirable.Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
The ability to work independently as well as work within a wider multidisciplinary in a complex and changing environment both internally and externally.
Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders.For an informal discussion contact Julie Silke Daly, CEO on or via email at
Closing date for application - 11th of October 2024.
Interviews for shortlisted candidate will take place on the 22nd of October in Galway.
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