Company Accountant

Company Accountant
Carlow County Development Partnership CLG
Location: Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
Salary: Undisclosed
Contract: Maternity Cover 9 – 12 months
Company Accountant (Maternity Cover – 9-12 months – Hybrid working
available)
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead the
finance function in Carlow County Development Partnership CLG (CCDP) and
gain experience and knowledge of working in a publicly funded organisation.
CCDP, established in 2009 is the local development company for county
Carlow. CCDP is responsible for the strategic management and delivery of a
range of economic and social development programmes and initiatives to
individuals, enterprises and communities throughout Carlow Town and
County.
LOCATION: (Hybrid option available) Company Offices, Main Street,
Bagenalstown, Carlow.
REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer
Principal Responsibilities
1. Co-ordination and processing of all payments and receipts for the
company,
2. Full expenditure compliance with programme frameworks,
3. Control of detailed apportionment of costs across a portfolio of
programmes,
4. Full compliance across all expenditure with the company procurement
processes,
5. Administration of 8 separate bank accounts, including company credit
card and petty cash,
6. Preparation and submission of all required returns/grant drawdowns to
funders/ charities regulator
7. Preparation of financial statements up to trial balance stage,
8. Preparation of bi-monthly internal management financial statements,
9. Presentation of financial reports for Board of Directors,
10.Assist CEO with preparation of financial/budget plans for tendering
opportunities,
11.Managing all aspects of payroll,
12.Implementation and monitoring of company apportionment policies,
13.Managing Company Registration Office (CRO) requirements,
14.Liaison and support for the internal audit committee,
15.Undertaking of internal control checks on in-house project files,
16.Liaison with the external company auditor,
17.Managing company insurance portfolio,
18.Other projects as assigned by the CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualifications/Education
• Third level qualification (degree or equivalent) in accountancy, finance
or related discipline,
• Professional qualification desirable but not essential
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a financial role
• Computer skills including EXCEL, WORD, SAGE
Knowledge of:
• Corporate Governance
• Charities Code
• Public sector funding processes
Behavioural Competencies
The following competencies are essential for the role:
1. Ability to manage and control large volumes of data,
2. Ability to prioritise and respond effectively to multiple deadlines,
3. Effective team development,
4. Strong interpersonal skills,
5. Dependable,
6. Team player,
7. Results driven,
8. Solution oriented,
Closing date: 5pm Monday 6th of June

Apply Here: eharvey@carlowdevelopment.ie