Contract:      2 Year Fixed Term Contract - Part Time (18.75 hours per week)

Based:          Dublin, Cork or Galway

Benefits:     

• 11.5 days Annual Leave (23 days pro rata)
• 8% employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation
• Hybrid (With the opportunity to work from home & flexible working)

Salary:  €27,500 -  €32,500 per annum (part time rate), based upon experience 

We are seeking a part-time Financial Accountant with excellent knowledge of accounting standards and processes to join our fast-paced and growing Finance team. We are looking for applicants with relevant financial accounting experience and expertise, and with the required professional/educational qualifications.

The responsibilities of this role will be shared across a team of two part-time Financial Accountants working collaboratively.

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis, while also providing support both within the Finance Department of Rethink Ireland and to other departments in the organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will perform a broad range of financial accounting, external reporting and governance, compliance and risk management duties, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

• Prepare the annual financial statements and provide support to the production of the Annual Report
• Liaise with the auditors on the completion of the annual external audit
• Lead the preparation of the monthly management accounts and commentary
• Prepare the quarterly cash flow and net income projections, including scenario planning to help drive business decisions
• Support the annual budgeting process working closely with business unit managers
• Maintain the shared cost allocation documentation and model and monitor cost allocations to funds
• Provide support to internal stakeholders to carry out various due diligence procedures prior to fund start and ensure regulatory, statutory and donor compliance throughout a fund life
• Analyse management and financial data to produce regular and ad hoc reports accurately for internal and external stakeholders
• Finance lead on organisational, operational and fund projects as may arise from time to time
• Reconcile key general ledger & balance sheet accounts
• Provide support with banking administration and the payments processes.
• Lead the maintenance of Accounts IQ
• Support the automation and digitalisation of transactions and processes.
• Improve internal control to benefit the business operations and efficiencies
• Provide support on risk management and governance in the organisation
• Support day to day financial activities and other duties as required
• Adhere to all policies procedures
• Provide cover within the finance team as required
• Act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• You have a professional accounting qualification or a relevant degree with at least 4 years financial accounting experience
• You are able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment, work well as part of a team and have good collaborative skills.
• You have the ability to analyse, evaluate, form independent judgments and think creatively.
• You have the ability to self-direct and manage projects, interact and build relationships across the organisation at different levels of seniority
• You have the ability to manage concurrent and time-sensitive projects and to drive short- and long-term initiatives
• You have exceptional communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• You have a commitment to excellence and close attention to detail
• You have experience in preparing and reporting financial statements
• You demonstrate the highest levels of integrity
• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland’s mission and values.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working in the not for profit sector.
• Experience in the use of Accounts IQ accounting software (or similar).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams etc.).
• Understanding of the Charities Governance Code.
• Experience / understanding of the Charities SORP.

OUR VALUES

• We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun.
• We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin.
• We believe that social change is a team sport. We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals.
• We are curious and hunger to learn.
• We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive success and help us to achieve our highest potential as an organisation. We are committed to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity both in our workforce and in our engagement with others. We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.

ABOUT RETHINK IRELAND

Rethink Ireland (previously Social Innovation Fund Ireland) supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business.

Together we create funds to help innovations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact. This is our venture philanthropy model. The groups we support and the donors who support us don’t just think differently. They act decisively on their ideas to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland.

What is social innovation?

At Rethink Ireland, we define social innovation as the successful delivery of new approaches to meet social needs more effectively and sustainably than those currently available. 

Our mission

Our mission is to support the best social innovations so that they can grow and maximise their impact across Ireland.

Our vision

Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion equate to success. The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity. 

In line with Ireland’s Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds: 

1. Gender. 
2. Civil status: single, married, divorced, etc. 
3. Family status: if you're the parent or person responsible for a child over 18, or if you're the main carer or parent of a person with a disability. 
4. Sexual orientation. 
5. Religion. 
6. Age. 
7. Disability. 
8. Race. 
9. Traveller community. 

We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage.