Project Accountant FTC (OCO-PA24)

The Ombudsman for Children Office (OCO) | Project Accountant FTC

The OCO is seeking to recruit an Accountant Grade II to take over key responsibilities in our Finance and Compliance unit within the wider Corporate Services team. The role will report to the Finance and Compliance Manager. The OCO has expanded significantly in the recent years, and requires a Qualified Accountant with post qualification experience to support the Finance and Compliance Manager and to roll out a number of important and exciting projects.

The appointment is to a Professional Accountant Grade II post on an 18 month fixed term contract. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and plan a project to identify and implement a new purchasing and accounting system;
• Lead other finance projects including:
  • Corporate procurement plan
  • Integrating payroll with our new HR database Strandum
  • Finance policies and procedures update
  • Implementation of our retention policy 
• Contribute to the preparation of the OCO’s annual statutory accounts and financial management reports in accordance with Government Financial Procedures and Guidelines and in accordance with recognised accounting standard
• Oversee payment runs from procurement to bank payment approval;
• Oversee payroll with HR and the outsourced payroll provider;
• Prepare monthly management accounts;
• Oversee procurement and manage the contract register;
• Provide assurance on adequacy of financial management and reconciliation systems;
• Prepare the annual budget for the OCO and related budget revisions for submission to DCEDIY;
• Prepare taxation returns to the Revenue;
• Present financial/management accounting information in a confident, logical and convincing manner to a number of key stakeholders including the Audit and Risk Committee and the Management Team;
• Liaise with the internal and external auditors and assist them in the performance of their functions;
• Take initiative and responsibility for challenging tasks and deliver on time and to a high standard;
• Plan and prioritise work in terms of importance, timescales and other resource constraints and re-prioritising in light of changing circumstances;
• Display flexibility and adaptability in the performance and development of the role;
• Ensure quality and efficient customer service is central to the work of Finance and Compliance;
• Engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA);

And

• A minimum of two years’ relevant post qualification accountancy/audit experience, including management accounting and/or financial accounting;

How to Apply
To apply, candidates must submit an Application Form via the online application portal.

All candidates should visit www.ocojobs.com to download a copy of the the Application Form (Word Document).

To upload your Application Form, please click 'Apply Now'. 

Closing Date
Your application must be submitted on the online application portal before 12 noon exactly, 24th of May 2024.
Applications will not be accepted after this time.