FINANCE MANAGER The Closing Date Has Now Passed 1. Introduction This post is for a Finance Manager in the Corporate Services Department. 2. Terms and Conditions Salary Scale: £22,832 to £34,992 per annum (under review) Initial salary will fall within the scale minimum and scale maximum. Annual increases in salary are by incremental progression normally payable from 1st April each year but subject to at least six months service at the 1st April following commencement of employment. (Incremental date currently under review and may be changed to 1st August.) Pension Scheme There is a non-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 Hours of Business
(inluding one hour for lunch every day) The post holder must be willing and able 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. This is a non-smoking building. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 8th October 2004. The completed Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form should be returned in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL and must be addressed to: The Monitoring Officer 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, 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 on Tuesday 26th October 2004. 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 voted funds and Lottery funding) through the provision of efficient and effective financial systems and support. Scope of Responsibility As a member of the Senior Management Team, 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: 1. To prepare annual statutory accounts for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for both voted and Lottery funds in compliance with relevant accounting and government guidance. To liaise with the relevant auditors to finalise and agree the Annual Accounts. 2. To co-ordinate and control the completion of all necessary returns and ensure that they are submitted within the relevant timeframe. 3. To produce the monthly management accounts 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. 4. To ensure compliance with National Lottery (DCMS) financial directions and advise senior management where appropriate. 5. To ensure that all procurement and tendering activity within the Council is in line with public sector purchasing guidelines. 6. 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. 7. To effectively manage the finance team within Corporate Services ensuring it supports the needs of the Council. 8. To manage the Council’s services and facilities contracts ensuring compliance with the regulations/ legislation on Health & Safety, Disability Access etc. 9. 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: 3. Accountancy Experience: Have at least 3 years full time post qualifying accountancy experience gained within the last 5 years. 4. Practical Experience & Knowledge: Be able to demonstrate competency in the use of a computerised accounting system, including data manipulation and preparation of management information to meet tight deadlines. 5. Preparation of Accounts: Have experience of preparing statutory accounts for public or private sector organisations. 6. Budgeting: Have experience in preparing, managing and monitoring budgets in a complex financial environment. 7. Analytical Ability: An ability to analyse problems, react creatively and identify, evaluate and implement possible solutions. 8. 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) and of Resource Accounting and Budgeting. 9. People Management: Experience of managing staff as well as the ability to contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Team. 10. Communications: Well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to negotiate successfully and influence colleagues. 11. Hours of Work: The post holder must be willing and able to work outside the Arts Council’s normal office hours. Desirable Criteria 12. Grants: Experience of managing finances in a grant distribution environment. 13. The Arts: Understanding of the financial pressures facing the arts in Northern Ireland. OWNLOADS
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