Grants Finance Officer

We are on the lookout for an accomplished accountant with at least 3 years of experience post qualification to manage grant applications, evaluation and payment process whilst ensuring governance and control over all ongoing and future programs and schemes.

Type: 6 month Contract

Location: Dublin City Centre

Salary: €62 033 pro-rata

What does this involve?

• End to end administration of non-domestic grants while ensuring compliance with project guidelines and internal financial governance.
• Reviewing grant applications to ensure the correct documentation is provided.
• Reports and measures to ensure the grants administration process is completed timeously and of a high quality standard as well as highlighting areas of the process that need improvement.
• Reviewing and updating application requirements, terms and conditions to maintain compliance levels.
• Assisting the Legal and Contracts manager and research funding programs with financial and governance aspects.
• Assisting program staff with contract administration, financial reports and grant payments and grant closing activities
• Auditing of existing programs as well as implementing audit suggestions with regards to the grant management system as a whole.

The essentials:

• A fully accredited accountancy qualification with 3 years of experience post qualification
• Experience in the grant management process is essential
• Experience in applying financial controls and procedures
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Experience in delivering and analysing programs, schemes or projects.