Finance Manager- Galway

Galway
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Finance Manager - Full Time Contract - Galway CityAbility 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 Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance and will play a key role in the direction and management of finance operations in Ability West. The Finance Manager will with the support of the Director of Finance and the Finance Department , deliver comprehensive, high quality accounting and finance functions to ensure that the organisation's vision and Strategic aims are achieved.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 work closely with the Director of Finance to the ensure the Finance Directorate is at all times in a position to deliver comprehensive financial services to the organisation. Throughout the organisation ensure that proper procedures and good financial practices are followed. In particular the role will involve the following: -Key Duties:

Work with the Director of Finance on financial strategy and projections.
Work with the Director of Finance on the financial aspects of the HSE Service Level Agreement.
Manage the annual budget management process to include preparation meetings, processing, reviewing, implementing, reporting and quarterly monitor and implement controls to ensure over-runs do not occur.
Work with and support management on the identification of potential funding streams or grants. Produce costings and expenditure options regarding various projects, new developments and initiatives.
Monitoring operational and capital expenditure and assisting in ensuring proper cash flow.
Engaging in the on-going development, management and implementation of internal controls thus ensuring the Company is in compliance of all financial statutory and regulatory requirements.
In conjunction with the Director of Finance ensuring the company is fully tax compliant. Ensure finances are dealt with according to current legislation, policies and procedures and best practice corporate financial standards and in line with GDPR legislation.
In conjunction with the Director of Finance and through financial team members monitor and ensure accuracy regarding the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable and other income and expenditure transactions for the organisation including Special Schools/Subsidiaries/Home sharing/related party companies.
Processing payments in accordance with approved banking mandates on behalf of organization and special schools.
Maintain general ledgers and accounting records in accordance with good accounting practices. Implement and develop systems and reports which ensure the organisation and related entities schools/subsidiaries/related parties ledgers and accounting records express accurately all income and expenditure and that all records are easily traceable.
Prepare accounting schedules, records and reports for the external audit and HSE and Department of Education Financial Services Support Unit compliance purposes. Ensure all liabilities and accruals, debtors and prepayments, stock etc. are accurately identified and recorded in the Balance Sheet at the end of the year.
Work with Director of Finance in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management accounts and statistical reports for the CEO and Directors/School Boards of Management. Prepare financial reports for the Director of Finance for submission to the HSE/Department of Education as required. Present financial reports and make presentations as may be required.
Oversee and provide support for the employees within the finance, human resources and client services directorates; e.g. fundraising function, CE Scheme, day services, group homes etc. Creating an environment which is conducive to good staff morale and team working. Fostering an environment that supports and encourages personal professional development and learning.
Participate in external operational meetings on finance related matters e.g. HSE, Department of Education, Federation of Voluntary Bodies, Pobal, Insurance Brokers, and Banks etc.
Monitor finance directorate employee performance. Ensuring new finance directorate employees receive an effective induction and are probated in line with procedure during the initial months of employment. Where problems arise ensure the Director of Finance is made aware in order that these are dealt with appropriately
Ensure that each person with an intellectual disability is treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
Maintain and promote a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality.
Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times

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

A minimum of 4 years direct experience of financial/ managementHave a strong I.T. skills specifically in Microsoft Office and computerised accounting and HR packages, preferably Exchequer Enterprise and Core HR or other similar systems.Posses strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills, together with an ability to manage, lead, support and motivate staff working in a changing environment .For an informal discussion contact John Feely, Acting Director of Finance on 087 7436726What We Are offering

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As part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
A wide variety of on the job training with core training.
Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people’s lives and communities.
A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
27 days annual leave initially plus public holidays
Contributory pension scheme of 7%
Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
Bike to Work Scheme

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