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Job Description
Finance Manager Job Summary
A Finance Manager is sought by The Heritage Council to oversee the accounts payable, receivables, and payroll functions. The successful candidate will have three years' experience in financial management, knowledge of accounting methods, and excellent relationship management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Ensure payments to suppliers are compliant with public service requirements.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for accounts payable.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and analyse accounts payable reports and metrics.
- Responsible for cashflow forecasting and meeting internal and external reporting requirements.
- Oversee payroll process to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee information in the payroll system.
- Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll reports.
- Manage employee queries related to payroll and benefits.
- Oversee Travel and Subsistence (T&S) process to ensure timely and accurate payment.
- Compilation and preparation of annual budget and management accounts.
- Interpret and report on management accounts for the Senior Management Team.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and banks.
- Cashflow management, treasury management, and loan reporting.
- Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage process enhancements.
- Ensure appropriate training and development opportunities for team members.
- Management and control of day-to-day finance operations.
- Monitoring, implementing, and improving internal controls and checks.
Requirements:
- Three years' experience in financial management or a similar role.
- Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes, and contemporary management accounting techniques.
- Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems (Sage, Access, and My Zahara) and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in risk management and public procurement.
- Full category B driving licence or access to transport.
- Full working rights for the Republic of Ireland.
- Desirable: Excellent ICT skills, ability to work in a team environment, and commitment to high standards of public service.