Financial Controller

Full Time Role based in Castletown, Co. Laois
Salary €80-90k

The De La Salle Brothers Ireland Trust is a Catholic religious order focused on education. It retains ownership of multiple educational establishments and pastoral centres throughout Ireland along with residential communities for its members.

We wish to appoint a financial controller to oversee all matters relating to finance within the Trust.

Reporting to the De La Salle Trustees and the District Bursar, the role will include oversight of investments, income and expenditure and day to day financial management within communities and pastoral centres throughout Ireland.

The Role

This is a key management position within the De La Salle Trust in Ireland and the successful candidate will be expected to support the ethos of the De La Salle Brothers. The role is based in Castletown, Co Laois with the possibility of some remote working and occasional travel to other sites within Ireland.

Areas of Responsibility will include

• Introduction of updated accounting systems
• Oversight of financial policies, controls and procedures
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Oversight of Investment portfolio managers to ensure income requirements.
• Financial reporting to the trustees and Charity Regulatory Authority
• Preparation of annual accounts and assisting the Trustees with their annual report.
• Liaising with external auditors
• Assist in planning and costing all capital and maintenance projects
• Ensuring compliance with the Charities Governance Code
• Responsible for oversight and consolidation of several sub-accounting functions

The Successful Candidate must have

• Qualification in Accounting, (ACA, CPA, ACCA) familiar with SORP requirements
• A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in a similar role (Experience within the Charity Sector while not essential is highly desirable).
• Sound understanding of the differing requirements necessary for the management of Charities and CLGs.
• Well organised and methodical individual who can respond positively to change.
• Excellent, current IT skills including Microsoft Office and remote working technologies.
• Experience in payroll administration (desirable)
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including report writing and the ability to coach others. Must also be able to negotiate with service providers and take information and present it to stakeholders in a non-complex manner.
• An ability to build credibility and strong relationships with stakeholders in a cross functional environment with ability to influence and engage in constructive challenge.
• Proven ability to maintain resilience and optimism in the face of challenges, changing priorities and circumstances.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance codes and guidance.
• Problem-solving, and ability to innovate are essential competencies. Must be able to multi-task and prioritise under pressure of deadlines whilst working independently.
• Team player, self-motivated and ability to work on one’s own initiative.
• Experience of managing people.
• An understanding of, and interest in service to people, with an ability to share the vision and ethos of the De La Salle Brothers

In addition

• Experience of working with and understanding religious orders and proven financial management in a similar role are desirable

To Apply:

Please send completed application form to anne.hollinshead@gmail.com.

Closing date: 8th January.

The De La Salle Brothers Ireland Trust is an equal opportunities employer.