Monaghan County Council/Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin is the authority responsible for Local Government in Monaghan. It is one of 31 Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. Local Authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to citizens.
Monaghan County Council provides a diverse range of services across the county with a focus on making Monaghan a better place to live, work and visit. These services include housing, transportation, planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, recreation and amenity provision, community development and emergency services. The council plays a key role in supporting economic development within the county. The council’s administrative headquarters is located in Monaghan Town.
Monaghan County Council comprises 18 Elected Members who are elected every five years across the three Municipal Districts of Ballybay–Clones, Monaghan, and Carrickmacross–Castleblayney. The Council is assisted by five Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), established to advise and assist the Council in its work in the formulation, development, and review of policy in relation to functions of a strategic nature reserved to the elected members of the County Council. These SPCs draw membership from the Council and relevant sectoral representatives.
An opportunity now exists in Monaghan County Council for the position of Financial Management Accountant.
The Financial Management Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the finance function. They will be responsible for the introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive organisation that provides a multiplicity of services to the County.
Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on Strategic Management, accountability, performance management and customer service. As a key member of the finance management team, you will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to fully utilise their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high-performance culture.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 15th May 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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