Person Specification:
Essential:
NFQ level 6 (or higher) qualification in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Able to speak, read and write English to IELTS Level 8 (Expert User)
Work experience as a Finance Assistant, Account Administrator, or similar role
Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Excellent IT skills including Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
Knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage) and payroll package (e.g. Thesaurus)
Good organizational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
Able to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team and independently.
Good sense of self care

Desirable:
Cross cultural understanding, training and experience
Experience of working with asylum seekers and refugees
Understanding of the Irish system as it pertains to asylum seekers and refugees
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM system

Application Process:
If you are interested in applying, please send in a copy of your CV and (no more than) a one-page letter outlining the motivation for your application to rory@spirasi.ie with ‘Finance Assistant’ in the subject title.

Enquiries: Rory Halpin, phone 01-8389664 or email rory@spirasi.ie
Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2020
Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: One Year Fixed-Term (initially)