Assistant Finance Project Officer - NI Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Assistant Finance Projects and Reporting Manager - Belfast

NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. NI Housing Executive are a flexible and inclusive employer offering great career pathways, enabling you to reach your full potential.

Do you have administrative experience and looking for a role within the Public Sector?

Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £17.12 per hour
• Location: Belfast
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Holidays: 35 days pro rata
• Duration: Temporary, ongoing
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is 9th July 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

Duties include:

• To support the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Financial Systems Development and provide a lead role in systems projects and financial reporting within the Finance Division.
• To carry out project work as directed by the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager using the principles of good project management and in line with Housing Executive practice.
• Proactively explore opportunities to develop and expand the service provided with the aim to continually ensure high quality assurance processes, systems, customer service and or management information etc.
• To deliver appropriate training to the Finance Division as and when required.
• To assist in the management the Finance Systems and Compliance team according to the principles of performance management, attendance management and personal development.

Criteria:

• A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant subject (such as IT or accounting) and a minimum of 1 years' relevant experience in a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.

OR

• Foundation papers of a CCAB Accounting Body and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.

OR

• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and a minimum of 3 years’ working within a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.
• Can demonstrate significant relevant experience of experience of:
• Developing financial reports for Senior Management to tight timescales using Business Intelligence Tools e.g. Business Objects / PowerBI. Taking a lead role in significant business improvement projects
• Candidates must also demonstrate significant relevant experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
• Experience in the implementation and/or development and/or maintenance of financial management systems.
• Experience in developing Complex Excel spreadsheet models to suit business requirements.
• Experience in implementing new business processes within a Finance environment, ensuring appropriate controls and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

If you are interested in a position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply online, email or call Wendy on in strictest confidence.

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