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 The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is a new statutory body that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling, gaming, betting and certain lottery activities.
Our role is to make sure gambling activities are well-regulated and fair.
The GRAI is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance (Assistant Principal Officer - Standard Scale). Successful applicants will be placed on a panel for a period of up to 18 months to fill future vacancies for Assistant Director of Consumer Protection, Education & Awareness, Research and Communications (AP - Standard Scale).
The Role
Reporting to the Director of People and Corporate Services, the Assistant Director of Finance (AP - Standard Scale) will have the responsibility for developing and managing the finance function of the GRAI.
Supporting the Director of Corporate Services, the Assistant Director will be responsible for overseeing GRAI's budget, financial management, and administration of the Social Impact Fund. Both will be funded by Industry, and GRAI should be self-financing within 3 years of Establishment.
This position demands a high level of expertise in financial management and regulations. The successful candidate will lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial control, reporting, and budgeting.
Essential Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must clearly demonstrate in your application form that you meet the following essential criteria:
- A professional accountancy qualification and current membership of a recognised accounting body (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA).
- A minimum of 5 years’ post-professional qualification experience in financial management, including responsibility for producing management accounts and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
- Proven experience in managing an annual budgeting cycle, including preparing estimates, revisions, and monitoring performance against budget.
- Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, relevant to the role eg. developing forecasting models to support strategic planning and fee-setting.
- Strong experience in leading a finance function, including overseeing internal controls, managing external audit processes, and developing and implementing finance policies and procedures aligned with public sector accounting requirements.
- Sound knowledge of public procurement procedures and compliance with national and EU procurement regulations.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in public sector, including familiarity with government processes, regulatory frameworks, and public service values.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
How to Apply
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Applications should be made online through https://consciatalent.com/grai and by attaching a completed application form, downloadable at the link above.
Your application must be submitted on the https://consciatalent.com/grai website not later than 3pm (Irish time) on Monday 1 September 2025.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email: grai@consciatalent.com
