Grants Verification Officer

Role: Grants Verification Officer - Temporary - Belfast

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

Salary:

£30,000, Belfast

Duration:

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 the review of funding schemes, policies, and procedures, managing changing priorities.
7. Safeguard financial records and assist auditors.
8. Foster effective working relationships, provide guidance, and contribute to policy development.

Essential Criteria:

• A 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 for at least 2 years.
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.

Additional Information:

For more details or to apply, contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for recruitment and temporary staffing.

Skills:

Grants, Reporting, Compliance, Auditing

Benefits:

Work From Home