Candidate Handbook Assistant Executive Manager Finance (1).pdf
SFPA Application Form - Assistant Executive Manager Finance (Grade II Accountant).docx
The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is seeking an Assistant Executive Manager, Finance (Grade II Accountant).
This is a rewarding and challenging role for an individual who can demonstrate the ability to support and manage the financial operations of the Authority, ensuring effective financial planning, budget management, financial reporting and compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Preparation of the annual statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102, the financial reporting standard applicable in the UK and Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
• Preparation for the annual audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and dealing with any issues arising.
• Providing expert advice across the unit on audit and financial management issues.
• Lead Liaison with the internal and external auditors.
• Oversee the operation of financial functions within the Finance unit.
• Maintaining and enhancing the financial control environment, ensuring the accounting system, procedures and processes are in compliance with public financial procedures, best practice, and generally accepted accounting standards and principles.
• Leading the completion of monthly management accounts and related reconciliations.
• Oversight of the organisation’s Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensuring compliance with taxation obligations.
• Support the preparation of the annual Business Plan for the unit.
Essential Requirements:
• Have full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification accountancy/audit experience including financial accounting and/or management accounting, financial
services, fund management or the regulatory environment
• A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills in financial and business management
• A good understanding of public sector accounting and financial management systems
• Experience of managing and supervising a team including performance management
Desirable Requirements:
• Practical experience operating within a public sector, civil service, or highly regulated environment, including familiarity with public spending codes and statutory reporting guidelines.
• Proven experience preparing for or directly managing interactions with state audit bodies (such as the Comptroller and Auditor General), internal audit committees, or external regulators.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching staff.
• A track record of identifying operational inefficiencies and successfully implementing automated workflows or system-driven process improvements.
• Basic User competence in the Irish language would be desirable
How to Apply:
Applications must be made by way of application form.
Candidate Handbook Assistant Executive Manager Finance (1).pdf
SFPA Application Form - Assistant Executive Manager Finance (Grade II Accountant).docx
Completed application forms must be uploaded via this portal no later than 5pm (Irish time) on Thursday 5th November 2026.
Applications will not be accepted by any other method, nor if received after the closing date. CV's will not be considered.
When outlining your application, accuracy is essential. The information you supply in your application will play a central part of the selection process.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours, please check your junk/spam folders as email notifications may be filtered here.
The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Conscia Limited. Conscia Limited accept no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact us at sfpa@consciatalent.com
