Sinead Kehoe

Sinead Kehoe has responsibility at Head of Business Unit level for the Finance Unit in the Department, incorporating Departmental Finance, Accounts and Financial Systems Support.

Departmental Finance has a central role in the financial resourcing of the Department through the annual estimates, financial and budget management processes. Departmental Finance supports effective decision making by providing relevant and up to date management information and guidance to budget holders. It also provides monthly expenditure reports to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.

The Financial Systems Unit (FSU) is responsible for the support and development of the recently upgraded Oracle FMS (Financial Management System) and for Department engagement with DPENDR on the Financial Management Shared Services project. The Unit is currently engaged in the development of the integration of the Oracle Financial System with the Project Dion for the integrated ICT system for the management and reporting of housing programmes operated by the Department The Unit also coordinates consultancies and discharge of the Department’s Asset Accounting obligations.

The Accounts Unit ensures prompt processing of all payments and receipts and ensures an efficient and effective accounting function is maintained, supporting budget holders and teams throughout the Department. The Unit also meets statutory reporting requirements including the annual Appropriation Account and accounts for the Local Government Fund, and to assist with the provision of financial and other information required by the Accounting Officer and management.