Manager Exchequer and EU Grants
Location – Connolly HQ
Grade – 3C €93,972.24 - €97,250.33
We are currently recruiting for the position of Manager Exchequer and EU Grants. This role reports to the Financial Controller.
Job purpose
- Manage the periodic exchequer grant claims to the Department of Transport (DoT) and the National Transport Authority (NTA).
- To submit, on a timely basis, claims in respect of EU funded projects.
- To manage the auditing of the above claims by internal and external auditors.
- To liaise with internal & external parties in respect of funded projects and address funding issues that may arise.
- To provide cashflow reporting re grants to the Manager, Cash Management.
- To manage and lead a team in supporting the objectives of Iarnród Éireann.
Specific responsibilities
Project Claims
- Preparation of periodic projected expenditure for grant aided projects.
- Prepare and submit claims to the funding agencies
Funding Applications
- Oversight of the funding application process on the NTA’s Project Reporting System (PRS), after Board approval & follow-up with project managers any issues that may arise.
- Facilitate PRS system management for Irish Rail, including training, submission of New User forms, and other administrative duties.
Reports & Meetings
- Provide monthly progress reports to the NTA for all IÉ NTA funded projects.
- Meet with the NTA Capital Programme Office each month.
Audits
- Liaise with IÉ partners re external audits – RSM Capital audit and Statutory audit.
- Liaise with Internal audit when required.
- Ensure all follow up recommendations are closed
Statutory Accounts/Management Accounts
- Complete a reconcile exchequer funding note to the statutory accounts , in compliance with Circular 13/2014 - Management of and Accountability for Grants from Exchequer Funds
EU co-funded projects
- Co-ordinate and submit in a timely manner all EU funding submissions.
- Submit EU claims and reports as and when scheduled.
General
- Develop and implement a training programme for staff within the section.
- Answer Parliamentary Questions and FOI requests as appropriate.
*** This job description is not exhaustive, and merely outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the position.***
Essential Criteria
- Professional Accountancy qualification or business degree
- High level interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly Excel
- Attention to detail
- Proven leadership
- SAP knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of funding eligibility rules
A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.
If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.
If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CV should be forwarded to: sharedservicesrecruit@irishrail.ie by 4pm Friday 27th September 2024. A full job description can be requested at this address also.
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.