Financial Administrator

They must manage, plan and provide financial support services for all VSS PULSE activities, ensuring that there is a robust system of risk management, control and governance in place throughout the project.

The Finance and Administration Officer will serve as the central point for advice and guidance to the organisation on all financial and administrative matters pertinent to the project and must work closely with VSS and SEUPB to ensure that all required project deliverables are achieved to a high-quality standard.

• Financial management of the VSS PULSE funded project, including budgeting, cashflow management, project reporting and claim submission.
• Ensure the appropriate financial procedures, controls and structures are adhered to for the safe, effective, efficient and economic management of public funds.
• Assist with organisational month end closure to include production of  monthly management accounts for the VSS PULSE project, including analytical review and variance analysis.

• Ensure data integrity and oversee reconciliations of all balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual returns to SEUPB and VSS as required.

• Liaison with VSS and external controllers to submit all claims for verification within required timescales.

• Management of all VSS PULSE funded procurement to ensure adherence to SEUPB procurement rules, and provision of advice, direction and guidance on the key principles of public sector procurement, ensuring value for money is embedded within the organisation.

• Support the annual budgeting process, liaising with VSS PULSE Network budget holders to report on actual, forecast and budget expenditure.

• Ensure the timely distribution of payments to corporate suppliers in line with PEACEPLUS Programme policies and procedures.