Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people's dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; those in power act for the common good.

This role is a key role within Trócaire Northern Ireland to deliver on key administration tasks to support effective governance and ensure transparency and accountability in Trócaire (Northern Ireland), working to support the HQ Finance Division. A meticulous, methodical approach to the responsibilities and duties outlined below is crucial.

Reporting to the Head of Region, this is a part time (22 hours per week) contract of indefinite duration and is based in the Belfast Office .

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire's Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Financial support responsibilities

• Preparation of daily and monthly fund and income reconciliation's and monthly bank reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices and payments through the finance systems, includes use of online banking
• Process employee expense claims and travel floats
• Maintenance of petty cash for the Belfast office and monthly reconciliation's of petty cash
• Support on annual Audit Preparation across the team and support on any recommendations for implementation across the office
• Support the management of Trócaire NI bank accounts and relationships with each bank
• Support with filings of audited accounts with Companies House and annual returns with Charity Commission Northern Ireland
• Support the processing of standing orders, direct debits, bank transfers and coin collection reconciliations as required
• Support the processing of Gift Aid claims quarterly where required
• Support the separation of duties when required within the Donor Services function, supporting the processing of donations
  

Other

• Attend and complete training as required
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Region
  

Requirements

Person Specification - Essential Requirements

(E) Qualification Minimum of 5 GCSEs, Grade C or above, including Maths & English or equivalent.

(E) Experience A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and CRM's /supporter or customer databases

• Good knowledge and proven experience with financial system packages
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent numeric skills
• Cash Handling & Banking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Solid Understanding and experience of processing Bank Reconciliation's
• Problem solving - ability to resolve queries/complaints as and when they arise
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
  

(E) Experience 2 years successful financial assistant experience in a similar department, to include experience of bank reconciliations

(E) Skills A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel

• A strong working knowledge of Financial systems and CRM's
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent numeric skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem solving - ability to resolve queries/complaints as and when they arise
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
  

(E) Qualities Enthusiasm and initiative

• A flexible and positive approach
• Trustworthy, accountable and reliable
  

(E) Other A sound and informed understanding of Trócaire's work, both at home and in the developing world

Person Specification - Desirable

(D) Experience Commitment to the work of Trócaire

• Experience of Agresso financial systems
• Experience of working with a CRM system or database like Salesforce
  

Benefits

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

At Trócaire, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of performance and integrity in line with our organisational values. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs. Trócaire is committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, recruiting and employing staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse identities, at all levels in the organisation. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disability. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th April 2021