Reporting to the Integrated Assurance Lead, the Governance & Compliance Analyst will act as a support in cultivating strong relationships, providing a deep understanding of the Business to ensure the correct processes and continuous controls monitoring are embedded in the organisation to deliver the required Finance expertise to drive Business performance and deliver a Finance agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the organization.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation of Finance processes and a Compliance Framework in Uisce Éireann.
* Support the delivery of the Integrated Audit Assurance Report (Uisce Éireann’s Internal Controls Programme) ensuring key controls are reviewed and evidence-based.
* Responsible for the completion of the Internal Control Self-Assessment exercise ensuring that the review is evidence-based.
* Review and input into the Risk Registers.
* Expense spot-checking process in line with Expenses policy and monthly review of expenses audit items in line with policy.
* Complete credit card checks to review that in line with policy requirements.
* Assist with the Integrated Assurance Forum (Internal Controls Forum) reporting.
* Assist with Movers Leavers Joiners policy oversight, reporting, and escalation of non-compliance for Uisce Éireann.
* Perform and document internal controls testing through the Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) programme for Uisce Éireann to a defined schedule. Document and report results.
* Support the Governance & Compliance Business Partner as required.
* Ad hoc assurance reviews at the request of management.
* Support the completion of reporting for relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees, working closely with them to implement solutions to meet their current and future business needs.
* Participate in relevant meetings and develop strong working relationships with Finance customers (within the department, senior leadership, HSQE, Legal, Business Services, Business Partners, and outside with other organisations and suppliers).
* Liaise with external auditors regarding reporting activities as required.
* Keep up to date with best practices.
* Drive and enable the team in shaping and implementing efficient and effective finance processes and adoption of best practices.
* Other duties as required from time to time.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
* Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business.
* Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
* Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
* Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Relevant third-level qualification and/or accreditation is desirable.
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the water, utilities, or similar industries is desirable and/or relevant experience.
* Experience of evaluating and monitoring internal control systems is desirable.
* Experience managing a team, with strong people, change management, and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
* Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others.
* Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results within a team.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions.
* Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements.
* Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job.
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