Grants Verification Officer

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grants Verification Officer for a temporary role in Belfast. This position involves leading a dynamic audit service, ensuring financial compliance, and managing stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in verifying project expenditures, addressing irregularities, and contributing to policy reviews. With a focus on accuracy and collaboration, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. If you have a strong background in finance and audit, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English required.
• 2+ years experience in audit or financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure expenditure aligns with project budgets and verify compliance.
• Report financial irregularities and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Audit Verification

Stakeholder Liaison

Analytical Skills

Education

GCSEs (Grade C or above)

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

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.