Finance Officers - Higher Executive Officer Competition
Region
Dublin
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Location(s)
Dublin
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Business Unit(s)
Office of CEO
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Job Description
THE ROLES
The Courts Service are recruting for the following Finance Officer roles:
Role 1 \- Financial Analysis \& Reporting (new role)
Role 2 \- Procurement, Contract \& Vendor Management (new role)
Each Finance Officer will lead an operational area and play a key role in the management and analysis of our income and expenditure. They will assist in the production of the Courts Service Annual Accounts, contributing to effective management of Courts Service.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis \& Reporting Role
Managing the monthly General Ledger both cash and accrual accounting activities
Managing Fixed Assets and Balance Sheet activity including suspense account reconciliations, reconciliation of the balances with other Government Departments /Bodies,
Managing financial policies, controls, system configuration and system access,
Compiling financial management analysis and variance reports,
Developing reporting on both a cash and an accrual accounting basis from the new system and addressing any challenges with reporting on legacy data,
Developing reports to support contract management and vendor management.
Procurement, Contract \& Vendor Management Role
Ensuring compliance with EU and national procurement regulations
Ensuring value for money outcomes are achieved for the service
Compiling and maintaining procurement policy and guidelines, maintaining contract register, and providing guidance on contract management
Compiling regular reports to the SMT and Finance Committee
Managing the requisitioning and purchasing function for the Courts service, this team will be responsible for \-
- the set up contracts on the register and the accounting system, following tendering,
- the set\-up of new suppliers and updating suppliers,
- ensuring the goods and services are correctly requisitioned, approved, and receipted,
- managing the Goods and Services returns and corrections processes,
- releasing invoice holds and responding to queries
Note, the above roles are intended as a guide and are neither definitive nor restrictive.
The assigned responsibilities will be subject to periodic review with the post holder, especially during the implementation period for the new system.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Eligibility
The candidates require a minimum of five years’ experience in a finance role to be considered for both roles.
They also require practical working knowledge of financial software solutions.
Qualifications
An accounting qualification like ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, (or currently studying for an accounting qualification with relevant professional experience) is preferred; or
A third level qualification to a minimum of FETAC Level 7 in a subject related to accounting.
Required Skills
An advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Good financial analytical skills and a strong focus on organisational outcomes
Good written and verbal communication skills to convince and persuade others to a course of action
Critical thinking skills to understand issues, risks, business needs and manager expectations
Accountable for actions and drive to get things done
A professional, cooperative, and confident approach to dealing with internal and external stakeholders
A solution\-orientation focus, with an ability to progress tasks on their own initiative and see them through to a satisfactory conclusion.
The following skills and experience are desirable.
Experience of working in a finance unit within the public sector
Experience of project management and leading a team through change.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be made by logging into the advertisement link.
Applicants should write a one\-page cover letter setting out why they are suitable for the roles, how they meet the required skills and qualifications. and include a cv of no more than three pages.
The closing date is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 23 September 2026\. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Candidates who do not hold or do not demonstrate the skills and experience will not be called for interview.
The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense.
It is important to note the onus is on applicants to ensure the eligibility requirements for the competition are met before attending for interview.
The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant.
Selection Methods
The Courts Service will select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the CV \& cover letter, appear to be the most suitable for the position. Those that demonstrate capability at the required level will be called to interview.
The selection process will involve:
a competitive first interview; and
a second interview for a further assessment of suitability
Candidates with Disabilities
The Courts Service has a key role to play in attracting candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring that routes to career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need.
Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations.
Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential.
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