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POSITIONOF ERDF FINANCE EXECUTIVE (GRADE VII) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIIES Reporting to the Director or Assistant Director, ERDF, the ERDF Finance Executive will assist in the financial management of a portfolio of projects under the ERDF Programme and under other EU funding schemes as required, including the review and certification of programme claims submitted to the Assembly. The ERDF Finance Executive will work to ensure the Regional Assembly is compliant in its function as Managing Authority for ERDF Programmes. The main responsibilities of the role of ERDF Finance Executive (Grade VII) include but are not limited to the following: • To support the development of project applications, providing advice where appropriate, • To assess applications and provide funding recommendations and act as a point of liaison with projects. • To assist with the financial management of the Regional Programme in accordance with the relevant EU Common Provisions Regulations • Examine systems and procedures in operation within the ERDF Unit and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate • Identify and implement appropriate audit protocol to be agreed with all entities subject to audit or check by the Northern & Western Regional Assembly in its role as Managing Authority. • Agree appropriate audit protocol with the EU Bodies regarding the Regional Assembly’s role as Managing Authority. • Co-ordinate with ERDF Unit staff and other Regional Assembly Finance staff to ensure co-ordination of processes and /or procedures and to identify areas for improvement. • Liaise with relevant EU Bodies and national Government Departments. • To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI) or analogous grades, including assigning duties and workload. The key responsibilities of the ERDF Finance Executive, shall include the following: Compliance and Review: • Review sampling methodologies and check the eligibility of expenditure claims for compliance with NWRA policy, procedures, and ERDF Programme rules. • Certify and approve reviewed expenditure to relevant authorities, ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Documentation and Checks: • Ensure all relevant material is uploaded to the ICT Management system. • Conduct on-site checks, such as financial audits and compliance inspections, as required. Audit and Support: • Facilitate and cooperate with audit processes for ERDF schemes, ensuring thorough and accurate audits. • Support the Managing Authority in developing anti-fraud policies and audit requirements. • Track ERDF spending and target achievements and prepare claims. Advice and Assistance: • Offer financial management advice and assistance related to ERDF and programme funding, including handling day-to-day issues and identifying training needs. • Provide ongoing support to employees. Compliance and Reporting: • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. • Implement good practices with transparent reporting. • Prepare regular financial reports, monitor them, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions Team Management and Communication: • Manage and develop the ERDF Finance team to ensure high proficiency. • Communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation, including non-finance teams. • Undertake any other duties as assigned, including those related to the role of Administrative Officer Grade VII. The Ideal Candidate Shall have: • Have a minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in the financial management of EU funded programmes, including adequate experience in administrative procedures and management verification procedures and/or have obtained full membership of a prescribed accounting body supervised by IAASA and have 3 years post-graduate experience • An ability to negotiate, influence and work effectively with stake holder groups including external Agencies Private and Public, including business and community organization and Elected representatives • An understanding of EU and national eligibility and procurement rules and their application. • Experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money • Familiarity with the operation of EU funds • Competence in the use of ICT systems and other software skills • Knowledge of EU institutions, and funding programmes • An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Northern and Western Region • A knowledge of public service organisations and national and regional policies QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST OF ERDF FINANCE EXECUTIVE (GRADE VII) 1. Character: Candidatesshall be of good character. 2. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Selected candidates may be required to undergo an initial medical examination, and any further medical examinations required during his/her employment as an ERDF Finance Executive (Grade VII) by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Assembly. 3. Education, Training, Experience, Etc.: (i) Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and either: (iv) have at a minimum 3 years experience in the financial management of EU funded programmes including adequate experience in administrative procedures and management verification procedures, and / or (v) Candidates should have attained full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) and shall have a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in financial accounting. The Principal Terms and Conditions: 1. Salary: The current salary scale for the post of ERDF Finance Executive (Grade VII) is €59,417 - €77,243 (including LSIs) gross per annum. On appointment the candidate will be placed on the appropriate point of the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Circular. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Regional Assembly any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 2. Particulars of the Position: The position is whole-time, permanent and pensionable. The Northern and Western Regional Assembly reserves the right to, at any time, re-assign an employee to another Department of the Regional Assembly now or in the future. The Assembly reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Assembly now or in the future. The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Regional Assembly’s Offices or wherever assigned by the Assembly. 3. Probation All contracts will be subject to a probationary period of one year, during which the performance of the successful applicant will be regularly evaluated. If during that period, the Assembly is satisfied that the appointee is unlikely to prove suitable for final appointment, the appointment may be terminated by the giving of one month’s notice on either side, or, in the event of misconduct or negligence, without notice. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the Director of the Assembly. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 4. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 30 days per annum. 5. Working Hours The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Assembly reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. 6. Superannuation All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. All members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sums for member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contribution Scheme. Persons who are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998, and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution, will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration lesstwice the annualrate ofsocial insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). You will also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s’ Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Assembly at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a Assembly who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay Spouses and Children/Widows and Orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration. 7. Retirement Age: The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The act introduced new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26weeks. Retirement age will be in line with the age of eligibility for the State Pension Contributory (SPC). Compulsory Retirement Age will be 70. There is no mandatory retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is “not a new entrant” to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, had been subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years – the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age of most pre-2004 public servants from age 65 to age 70. 8. Driving Licence Holders of the post shall possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Regional Assembly. The post holder’s Insurance policy must cover such use and must indemnify the Assembly. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with nationally agreed rates applicable in the sector. 9. Garda Vetting The successful candidate may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment and on a periodic basis thereafter for the duration of their employment. 10. Residence The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Assembly’s Offices or wherever assigned by the Regional Assembly. 11. Data Protection Please note that the information received is used solely for the purpose of considering your application. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988, 2003 & 2018 and EU Regulation 2016/679.
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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
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Domiciliary Careworker
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If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at NI Water, Portstewart This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
