ERDF Finance Executive (Grade VII)

The Northern & Western Regional Assembly are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of ERDF Finance Executive (Grade VII).
The ERDF Finance Executive will be a key member of the ERDF Team and will serve the Regional Assembly in the development and delivery of its core functions.
Reporting to the Director or Assistant Director, ERDF, the ERDF Finance Executive will assist in the financial management of a portfolio of projects under the ERDF Programme and other EU funding schemes, including the review and certification of programme claims submitted to the Assembly.
The ERDF Finance Executive will work to ensure the Regional Assembly is compliant in its function as Managing Authority for ERDF Programmes

The Ideal Candidate Shall have:
• A minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in the financial management of EU funded programmes, including adequate experience in administrative procedures and management verification procedures and/or have obtained full membership of a prescribed accounting body supervised by IAASA and have 3 years post-graduate experience
• An understanding of national eligibility and procurement rules and their application.
• Familiarity with the operation of EU funds
• Competence in the use of ICT systems and other software skills
• Knowledge of EU institutions, and funding programmes

 

Salary
Salary scale is from €59,417 min to €77,243 p.a. (inclusive of Long Service Increment). The Local Government Superannuation Scheme will apply to this post.

Location
The Assembly Headquarters is located at The Square, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. Hybrid working options are available.

Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 19th June 2025

Full Details
Application forms and a list of full particulars can be downloaded from the website www.nwra.ie or from email: hr@nwra.ie
The Northern & Western Regional Assembly is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.