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Finance Manager
FINANCE MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Ref: 07/06) 1. Introduction This post is for the full-time Finance Manager position in the Corporate Services Department of the Arts Council. 2. Terms and Conditions Salary Scale : £28,153 - £38,131 per annum (NICS August 2007). Initial salary will fall within the scale minimum and scale maximum. Annual increases in salary are in accordance with NICS pay policy. They are normally payable from 1st August each year, subject to at least 3 months satisfactory performance in the specific reporting year (April to March). Pension Scheme The Council offers a contributory pension scheme operated through the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee. Probationary Period The appointment will commence with a probation period of six months which may be terminated at a month’s notice by either side during the period. Annual Leave Twenty five working days per annum. The leave year runs from 1 st March to 28/29 th February. Hours of Business Office Hours Flexi-Time Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm 8.00am to 6.30pm Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm 8.00am to 6.00pm (including one hour for lunch every day) The post holder may be required occasionally to work outside the Arts Council’s normal office and flexi-time hours. Office Location The post is based at the Arts Council’s headquarters, 77 Malone Road, Belfast. 3. Closing Date The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 29 th June 2007. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient postage has been paid to return the form. We will not accept any application where we are asked to pay any shortfall in postage. The completed Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form should be returned in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL and must be addressed to: The Human Resources Officer Arts Council of Northern Ireland MacNeice House 77 Malone Road Belfast BT9 6AQ Failure to complete and return the Application Form in accordance with the Guidance Notes contained on the reverse of the first page of the Application Form will result in your application being disqualified. Canvassing will disqualify. Copies of this job application pack are available in large text or on disk, on written request only, from the Corporate Services Department, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, MacNeice House, 77 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6AQ or by email from registry@artscouncil-ni.org 4. Shortlisting Initial shortlisting will be carried out using the Essential requirements in the Person Specification. Should further shortlisting be necessary, the Desirable requirements will be applied in the order shown. 5. Interviews The interviews for this post are scheduled to be held during July or August. Please indicate any holiday periods when you will be unavailable during this period. The Arts Council will treat all information and documents supplied in support of this application as strictly confidential unless required to disclose such by a statutory body in connection with any claim which may arise out of the appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION Objectives of the Post To manage the financial affairs of the Arts Council (both Exchequer funds and Lottery funding) through the provision of efficient and effective financial systems and support. To ensure that the financial affairs of the Council are conducted in compliance with current legislative requirements and in line with requirements set by DCAL, DFP and DCMS. To ensure adherence to all internal and external audit requirements. To manage the services and facilities contracts required to support the needs of the Council. Scope of Responsibility The Finance Manager will be responsible for: the continuing development and implementation of the Council’s financial procedures and reporting systems; procurement and service contract management; and for compliance with all public sector accounting requirements. He/she will manage a small team of staff in the Finance Department and will report to the Director of Corporate Services. Principal Duties The main activities which the post holder will be expected to perform are as follows: To prepare annual statutory accounts for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for both Exchequer and Lottery funds in compliance with relevant accounting and government guidance. To liaise with the relevant auditors to finalise and agree the Annual Accounts. To co-ordinate and control the completion of all statutory and central government returns and ensure that they are submitted within the relevant timeframe. To produce the monthly management accounts for both Exchequer and Lottery funds, ensuring that all relevant reviews and reconciliations are completed. To proactively review the format of monthly reporting and provide improvements and ad hoc reports as required. To highlight variances on budgets or problem areas in a timely manner. To budget and manage current and future cashflows for both Exchequer and Lottery operations. To ensure compliance with both Exchequer and National Lottery (DCMS) financial directions and advise senior management where appropriate. To ensure that relevant procurement and tendering activity within the Council is in line with public sector purchasing guidelines. To assist in the development, documentation and ongoing review of financial policies and procedures and to implement changes in procedures as requested by internal and external auditors, the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL), the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) or other relevant bodies. To provide advice on current financial procedures within the Arts Council as required. To effectively manage the finance team within Corporate Services ensuring it supports the needs of the Council. To manage the Council’s services and facilities contracts ensuring compliance with the regulations/ legislation on Health & Safety, Disability Access etc. To carry out any other project or duties which are appropriate to the post as required or requested by the Director of Corporate Services. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria Applicants must, by the closing date for applications: Standard of Education: Have a university degree or a professional qualification of an equivalent or higher standard. Relevant Qualification: Be qualified accountants having successfully completed the professional examinations in one of the following bodies: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; or The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. Accountancy Experience: You must be able to demonstrate a breadth and depth of experience across the principal duties of this post. To demonstrate this you will probably possess at least 3 years full time post qualifying accountancy experience gained within the last 5 years. Practical Experience and Knowledge: Be able to demonstrate competency in the use of computerised accounting systems, including data manipulation and preparation of management information to meet tight deadlines. Preparation of Accounts: Have experience of preparing statutory accounts for public or private sector organisations to tight deadlines. Budgeting: Have experience in preparing, managing and monitoring budgets in a complex financial environment. Analytical Ability: An ability to analyse problems, react creatively and identify, evaluate and implement possible solutions. Public Sector Finances: An understanding of financial management and control in the public sector including a broad understanding of the requirements of Government Accounting Northern Ireland (GANI), Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) and of Resource Accounting and Budgeting. People Management: Experience of managing staff. Communications: Well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to negotiate successfully and influence colleagues. Desirable Criteria Experience : At least 3 years full time post qualifying accountancy experience gained within the last 5 years. Working knowledge of the computerised Accounting system ‘SAGE’ 100, MMS or 200. Grants: Experience of managing finances in a grant distribution environment. The Arts: Understanding of the financial pressures facing the arts in Northern Ireland.
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