SO3 J1J8 - Non Public Funds Auditor

Ministry of Defence; Lyneham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking an SO3 J1/J8 for the J1 Department within DSEME. This role will focus on managing public and non-public funds, ensuring financial integrity, and conducting audits while providing advice to the Chain of Command. Additional benefits include a Civil Service pension, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

Flexible working options

Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of audits and accountancy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to attend requisite training courses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and administration of Public and Non Public funds.
• Carry out duties of Imprest Checking Officer and Internal Auditor.
• Advise the Comdt and Garrison Units on fund management.

Skills

Understanding of audits

Accountancy

Education

All Arms Basic Bookkeeper Certificate

Regimental Accountant Certificate

Imprest Operator Certificate

Financial Skills Certificate – Foundation

Job description

About the job

Job summary

The SO3 J1/J8 role works for the J1 Department within DSEME (Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering ensuring that. The J1 Department is responsible for the following:

The HQ DSEME J1 department provides the management and control of pay and allowances, military personnel documentation, Travel and Movements, Public and Non-public funds, Resettlement and Discharge, vetting and Data Protection, PAPMIS, WISMIS and MS. The department provides first line advice and guidance to the Chain of Command (CoC) and assures the financial integrity of administration of funds in accordance with Service Funds Regulations and Civil Statutory Law.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

• SO3 J1/J8 is responsible to the CoC (Chain of Command) for the J1/J8 functions within the Garrison and ensures the correct management and administration of Public and Non Public funds by way of continual audit. SO3 J1J8 is to:
• Carry out the duties of Imprest Checking Officer.
• Carry out the duties of Internal Auditor for Public and Non Public Funds and JPA I-Expense Claims.
• Advise the Comdt and Garrison Units on the management of all Public and Non Public Funds.
• SO3 J1/J8 is also responsible for the compilation and coordination of the CNO/CVO Register (Casualty Notifying Officer and Casualty Visiting Officer). This register encompasses personnel from DSEME, 21 Signal Regiment, 9 Supply Regiment and 5 Battalion REME.
• Responsible for the coordination of all CNO/CVO (Casualty Notifying Officer/Casualty Visiting Officer) training via Headquarters South West.
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth handover/takeover of CNO/CVO duties.
• SO3 J1/J8 is also responsible for the checking of Crypto under the guidance of 8 Training Battalion REME.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have an understanding of audits and accountancy and will be able to work with minimum supervision and they will be willing to attend the requisite training courses at Worthy Down.

Desirable qualifications for the role are:

All Arms Basic Bookkeeper, Regimental Accountant and Imprest Operator Certificates. Financial Skills Certificate – Foundation.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days annual leave
• Free gym membership

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