Finance Officer This is a role for someone with strong financial skills and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, multi-programmes led organisation.
About the organization Friends of the Earth Ireland is a community at the heart of the growing movement here for a just world with zero pollution.
Our mission is to campaign and build movement power to bring about the system change we need for a just world where people and nature thrive.
We are trying to change the world in the face of opposition from powerful vested interests and we need committed, energetic and flexible people on our team.About the roleReporting to the Head of Finance and Compliance, the successful candidate will deliver crucial financial support for advancing one of our four organisational goals:To ensure Friends of the Earth has the robust governance and effective management systems, and the appropriate financial resources, to maximise our impact and to cultivate a positive working environment.The climate crisis is in the public mind like never before and Friends of the Earth is growing as Ireland and the world step up efforts to cuts emissions fast enough to prevent complete climate breakdown.
This is a role for someone with strong financial skills and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, multi-programmes led organisation.
Responsibilities1Day-to-day FinancesManagement of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with accurate allocation to the different projects – set up suppliers/customers, ensure all invoices are approved and signed off, process payments.Management of the credit card expenditure and expenses claims.Proceed share of utility bills with co-tenants.Monthly Salesforce CRM Reconciliations with the Donor Care and Fundraising Officer on donations received2PayrollAccurate and efficient processing of monthly payroll in accordance with revenue, taxation and internal policy guidelinesDealing with pensions and other voluntary and statutory deductionsProcessing adjustments to payrollMaintain up to date employee annual and sick leave information3Budgeting and ReportingMonitoring of Actual vs Budget and ensure its accuracy and compliance with funders requirementsAssistance with the audit processAssisting the Head of Finance and Compliance with reporting4Systems and ProceduresManagement of our Accounting Software and Payroll Software.Maintenance of our Payment Services Providers accounts.Ensure accurate naming and filing of financial documents.Maintenance and update the Fixed Asset Register.Contribution to continuous improvements and ad hoc projects that may arise from time to time PDF KB