Professional Accountant Grade II at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is launching a recruitment campaign for the position of Professional Account Grade II in the Finance Unit.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Finance Unit is responsible for all aspects of the Department’s finance and budgetary functions, including the development and implementation of the Department’s finance strategy, across both Votes 27 (International Cooperation) and Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade). The Division is managed by the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer.

The post of Professional Accountant Grade II is a full-time position, based in Limerick working within a team reporting to the Director of Finance. The specific responsibilities will vary depending on assignment, but the following describes the typical financial & management accountant duties which might be associated with the roles:

• Annual Reporting and Audit;
• Budgeting and Management Reporting;
• Financial Management;
• Financial Management Systems.

Applicants should also note that additional duties may be assigned.

Candidates must on or before 12pm Thursday 27 February 2025:

• Have full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA);
• Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification accountancy/audit experience including financial accounting and/or management accounting, financial services, fund management or the regulatory environment;
• A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills in financial and business management;
• Demonstrate a strong track record in the exercise of sound professional judgement;
• Demonstrate a track record of showing personal initiative;
• The capacity to operate effectively and credibly at senior levels, both within the organisation and externally;
• Experience of managing staff and other resources;
• Excellent process management and organisational skills;
• Flexibility and be results-focused with the ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines with attention to detail;
• Strong Project Management skills;
• Well-developed IT skills including a familiarity with integrated Financial Management Systems, and good experience using Microsoft Excel and Word;
• A good understanding of public sector accounting and financial management systems or the ability to quickly acquire such understanding;
• The capability of operating effectively on their own initiative and/or as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, persuading and problem solving;
• The capacity to complete work thoroughly and to a high standard.

Closing Date: 12pm Thursday 27 February 2025.

Please see the Professional Accountant Grade II competition booklet for further information.