Permanent role + Hybrid (2-3 office days per week) + Great Benefits!
Our client, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business, ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.
Ireland’s ambitions for renewable energy deployment necessitate a step-change in the pace of policy decision-making and delivery of actions and statutory duties by the CRU. The CRU is leading significant programs of work in the areas of Security of Energy Supply, the Climate Action Plan 2021, and the Clean Energy Package. New work areas include the development of regulatory frameworks for offshore wind, hydrogen, district heating, and critically, engaging active customers and communities.
This role encompasses responsibility for the maintenance of the pension's records and processing payroll.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Administration Support:
1. Process payroll on a monthly basis for the pension scheme using the current system, Quantum Payroll.
2. Prepare adjustment calculations per employee for approval plus a summary report of amendments for approval (all verified to the payroll system).
3. Create and input EMTS file on the online business banking system.
4. Prepare monthly reports for review and approval.
5. Assist with preparation of Year-End Revenue Returns & Quarterly CSO returns.
6. Annual updates to payroll software, liaise with the Service Provider.
2. Pensions – Benefits Administration:
1. Maintain the Pension Scheme(s) membership records in a prescribed format; records of all payroll adjustments for members including, but not limited to, increments, promotions, parental leave, unpaid leave, maternity leave, and career breaks.
2. Extract pension contributions data from the payroll reports and reconcile to the cumulative pension records for the Pension Scheme(s).
3. Prepare monthly pension contribution reconciliations for all pension schemes.
4. Reconcile the CER Pension Scheme Trustee Bank Account.
5. Reconcile the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) monthly deductions for both schemes and process payments due.
3. File Management: Hard copy and electronic records management.
4. Cover for other finance team members as required.
5. Provide assistance with internal and external financial audits.
6. Other general administrative duties may be assigned by the Senior Manager – Finance and Governance.
Essential Criteria:
1. Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative/payroll experience.
2. Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Previous knowledge/experience of public sector finance activities.
2. Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
4. Accounting Technician or Payroll Qualification (or equivalent).
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