Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services.
Our vision is that 'every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community'.
We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person to join our Finance team who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.
Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce.
If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation.
We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.
If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.
Role:
Counter Party Due Diligence Analyst Location:
Waterford (hybrid)
Reporting to:
Head of
Finance Terms:
Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave)
Salary Range:
€58,089-€75,174 ( Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)
Job Purpose:
To manage financial duediligence, assessment and periodic review of financial standing of development counter parties.
Core duties and responsibilities:
Management and co-ordination of all financial duediligence, assessment and periodic review of financial standing of development counter parties.
Tendering and management of third party counter party due diligence partners on an ongoing basis.
Review of financial modelling and commercial analysis of real estate/property development, and acquisition opportunities in line with financial requirements, risk appetite, strategic objectives and policy requirements.
Financial review and preparation of internal counter party due diligence reports for smaller projects.
Preparation of Board appraisal reports for new development projects for approval to cover financial, commercial and risk assessment.
Ongoing review of development contractor cashflows and liquidity during the construction life cycle.
Assist with financial appraisal of capital development projects.
Assist with preparation of finance papers and minutes for Executive Management Team, Board and sub-committees as required. Contribute to financial risk assessment, controls and mitigation in relation to development projects.
To provide support to the Treasury Team on assessing and tracking Development projects.
Engagement in accounting and system development projects where appropriate.
Assisting with the documenting of Financial Control / Departmental Procedures.
Any other duties that may arise from time to time
Person Specification:
Good computer literacy including proficiency in the MS Office suite in particular advanced knowledge in Excel.
Good oral and written communication skills, report writing, minute writing and presentations.
Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised, as a team player and work with integrity.
Ability to set up priorities and complete tasks to schedule.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow within the position.
Education/Qualifications: 3rd level qualification in one or more of Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Real Estate.
Strong quantitative and qualitative skills with experience in financial modellinganalysis, research, assessment, presentation of data and reporting.
Strong qualitative analytical skills; having the ability to research, analyse and present financial data.
Strong collaboration, communication and presentation skills.
IT literate and fully proficient in Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 7th March 2025.