Our vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. We believe that no-one should have to live in fear that they won't have a home to sleep in or enough food to feed their children. For over 50 years we have been working with the world's poorest people towards this goal.

Today we are a team of over 4,400 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries who share an exceptional depth and diversity of experience. We want committed, values driven staff to join our Dublin team and are currently looking for a Finance Officer – UK Operations to be part of our Finance department.

We are committed to providing our staff with the skills needed to excel in their jobs. Concern offers in-house management and leadership courses and tailored organisation-wide learning opportunities both in-person and online. All employees are required to undertake training in equality, diversity and inclusion; the Code of Conduct; and safeguarding, along with any other training required for the role.

Our culture is values driven and friendly. A global engagement survey conducted in 2022, responded to by 3,577 of our staff, showed that 89% of our staff would happily recommend Concern as a great place to work and 94% are proud to tell people that they work for Concern.

Our office is located in Dublin 2 and we are currently working a hybrid model (50% remote working) and offer flexi time.

The job: Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant UK Operations, the Finance Officer UK Operations is responsible for the efficient and effective maintenance of Concern Worldwide UK financial processes, controls and accounts. 

Job Location: Dublin 

If you join us, you will be responsible for:

Accounts Receivable

• Responsible for reconciling the Donor Database, liaising with Fundraising department to ensure all income is entered and coded correctly, including income restrictions
• Responsible for all bank reconciliations ensuring statements and cash books are complete and accurate. Carry out investigations as discrepancies arise. 
• Raising sales invoices and reconcile subsequent payments, ensuring correct coding 

Accounts Payable

• Lead on P2P (procurement to pay process) ensuring timely and accurate payments process and adherence to internal policies: 
• Responsible for PO processes & queries including, checking accuracy of new supplier forms and creating new supplier accounts on the system
• Timely processing of all invoices for the UK including validating supporting documentation and authorisation for payment run and subsequent process payments in accordance with approved policies 
• Liaising with suppliers regarding the payments process 
• Responsible for office credit card including making authorised payments requested by departments, reconciling credit card statements and preparing  necessary journals

Financial management and Operations

• Responsible for monthly reconciliations of all UK bank accounts, preparing necessary journals and updating the financial system 
• Review expenditure for the relevant period and process adjustment journals as necessary 
• Responsible for month end expenditure accrual and prepayment schedules for review by the Management Accountant
• Managing petty cash including handling disbursements, performing monthly reconciliations, processing reimbursements and preparing necessary journals 
• Assist staff with queries on finance matters, taking a “constructively critical” approach to ensure finance policies and procedures are understood and applied
• Provide analysis and review of financial reports as required and agreed with the Management Accountant including feedback on variances in relation to costs and revenue of departments
• Responsible for building schedules and providing data analysis during the budgeting process, working with the Management Accountant as needed 
• Ensure data integrity by preparing month / year end schedules and reconciliations as agreed with Management Accountant. 

Other

• Assist the Director of Finance & Operations / Management Accountant with with ad hoc queries and projects when needed

Skills you will bring:

Essential: 

• 3-4 years’ experience of computerised accounts and spreadsheets
• Experience of Great Plains or similar accounting system
• Good Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and its use in financial work
• Accounting qualification, AAT level 4 or part qualified accountant or equivalent on the job training
• Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload
• Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as ability to work on own initiative

Desirable:

• Experience of budget management
• Interest in and an understanding of key international development issues

This role will be based in the Dublin office with a salary from €34,432 – €39,351 (Band 3). This is a two year fixed term contract. You will report to the Finance Manager – UK Operations.

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. 

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. 

Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date.