Role: Grants Verification Officer - Temporary - Belfast
Job Overview
VANRATH are partnering with a returning client in their search for a Grants Verification Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, planning, and delivering a dynamic and independent audit service.
* Salary: £30,000
* Belfast
* Up to 6 months, with potential for extension
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure expenditure is eligible, accurate, and in alignment with project budgets.
* Complete verification forms and reports, highlighting non-compliance or irregularities for management action.
* Verify that projects comply with grant applications, contract conditions, and funding agreements.
* Tailor verification work to the size and nature of projects, addressing any irregularities.
* Report financial irregularities to relevant authorities, with recommendations for improvement.
* Contribute to the review of funding schemes, policies, and procedures, managing changing priorities.
* Safeguard the storage of financial records and assist auditors in their work.
* Foster effective working relationships and provide guidance, contributing to the development of policies.
Essential Criteria:
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above), including Maths and English.
* At least 2 years' experience in one of the following:
1. Verification or audit of expenditure OR
2. Financial accounting OR
3. Payroll processing
* A minimum of 2 years' experience reviewing financial processes and/or controls.
* Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome.
* Proficiency in working with MS Office packages, particularly MS Excel.
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