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Job description

The FORWARD Project Focus on Reconciliation, Working to Achieve Real Dialogue, funded by PEACEPLUS, is seeking a highly skilled Finance Officer to oversee the financial management of this 2.7 million Euro initiative. The Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance across the project, managing budgets and expenditure, procurement, and preparing financial reports for SEUPB and the Project Steering Committee. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in financial reporting, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. The Finance Officer will serve as the central point for advice and guidance to the project on all financial matters pertinent to the project and will work closely with LCA, our Project Partners, and the SEUPB to ensure that all required project deliverables are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of the FORWARD project, including budgeting, cash flow management, procurement, project reporting and claim submission.
• Support the financial reporting and processes of the project partners. Advise and support Management group.
• Full responsibilities outlined in the Application pack.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree level qualification in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• OR, A Fully Qualified Accounting Technician Minimum of 2 years experience in financial management within the community voluntary sector.
• Full clean Driving License and use of own vehicle.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on EU-funded programmes, particularly PEACE or INTERREG.

Further Information

Please email fearghal@leafaircommunity.org for full application pack

Application Information

To apply email: fearghal@leafaircommunity.org