Grants Verification Officer

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; 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 independent audits and ensuring compliance with grant applications and funding agreements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in verifying expenditures, reporting financial irregularities, and contributing to policy development. If you have a strong background in auditing and stakeholder engagement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Join a dynamic team dedicated to financial integrity and excellence.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• 2 years' experience in verification or audit of expenditure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure eligible and accurate expenditure aligned with project budgets.
• Verify project compliance with grant applications and funding agreements.

Skills

Grants

Reporting

Compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder Engagement

MS Office

Excel

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Role: Grants Verification Officer - Temporary - Belfast

VANRATH is partnering with a returning client to recruit a Grants Verification Officer for a temporary position in Belfast. The successful candidate will lead, plan, and deliver an independent audit service.

Salary & Duration

£30,000 per annum, up to 6 months with potential extension.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure expenditure is eligible, accurate, and aligned with project budgets.
2. Complete verification forms and reports, highlighting non-compliance or irregularities for management action.
3. Verify project compliance with grant applications, contract conditions, and funding agreements.
4. Tailor verification work to project size and nature, addressing irregularities.
5. Report financial irregularities to relevant authorities with recommendations for improvement.
6. Contribute to review of funding schemes, policies, and procedures, managing changing priorities.
7. Safeguard financial records and assist auditors.
8. Foster effective relationships and provide guidance, contributing to policy development.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above), including Maths and English.
• At least 2 years' experience in verification, audit of expenditure, financial accounting, or payroll processing.
• Experience reviewing financial processes and controls.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Additional Information

For more details or to apply, contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat. VANRATH acts as an agency for permanent and temporary recruitment. Skills: Grants, Reporting, Compliance, Auditing. Benefits include Work From Home.