The Diocese of Limerick is a Catholic community of sixty parishes living and working together in service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Its geographical area comprises the greater part of County Limerick, part of County Clare and one townland in County Kerry. Eighteen of its parishes are located in the Limerick metropolitan area and environs. Services include the co-ordination and support of ministry, diocesan archives, pastoral supports, youth ministry, schools advisory services and safeguarding across the Diocese in a changing environment.

The Finance Department deals with all aspects of Diocesan finance, interacts with the general public, parish offices and other dioceses, regulatory bodies and the Irish Episcopal Conference and provides administrative and financial management supports for parishes.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the financial administration of the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Administrator, duties will include: treasury; payroll; suppliers and expenses; budgetary preparation and control; preparation of consolidated management accounts, balance sheet, reconciliation; compliance with statutory regulations and best accounting practices.

Essential
Recognised professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA);
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior Accountancy or Finance role;
Proven ability in financial management and budgeting with sound knowledge and understanding of budgetary, financial management and commercial processes;
Significant experience in ensuring compliance with financial regulation;
Experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and Audit;
Expertise in financial and information systems and a demonstrated capacity in this area;
Supervisory management experience and strong people management skills;
Excellent organisational and analytical skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and technique to a wide variety of Diocesan contexts;
Advanced IT skills as well as familiarity with recognised financial software packages.

Desirable
A level eight degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies or equivalent;
Previous experience or familiarity with the charitable sector and compliance responsibilities under the Charities Act 2009.
Special Requirements:
Respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church; flexibility with regard to hours of work and travel; a full clean driving licence and the use of a car.

A detailed job description and application form is available on www.limerickdiocese.org. Completed application form, with a separate statement of suitability for the post (maximum 300 words) to be returned via post or to electronic mail to:
General Manager/Diocesan Secretary, Diocese of Limerick, Social Service Centre, Henry Street, Limerick or catherine@ldo.ie by the deadline of 5.00 pm on Wednesday 27th September, 2017.

This is a permanent post (subject to funding on an annual basis). A panel may be formed from the recruitment process that will expire after 1 year. Garda Vetting will apply in respect of this position.