Coimisiún na Meán Vision and Mission
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.
As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Their wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Irish media sector.
About This Role
Role Purpose
The Head of Financial Control will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s Accounting and Finance Operations processes so that Coimisiún na Meán can operate efficiently and effectively, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation.
As the holder of a new role, you will be able to initiate and lead processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness across Coimisiún na Meán.
You will join an organisation in the early stages of it’s development and you will have the opportunity to be part of the implementation of initiatives, policies, and procedures to support delivery of the organisation’s strategic goals.
About the Team
The Head of Financial Control will manage the Accounting and Finance Operations teams which currently consist of six people. The role will report to the Director of Finance and Procurement.
Finance and Procurement falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division along with the areas of Governance, People and Organisational Development and the Commission Secretariat.
The mission of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán is an agile, well-run organisation, with motivated and capable staff. The division will ensure that Coimisiún na Meán operates to a high standard of corporate governance, effectively and in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Governance of State Bodies and our governing legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the Accounting and Finance Operations teams, which currently consist of six people
- Oversee day to day financial activities including accounts payable, travel & expenses, payroll and tax compliance
- Ownership of month-end close processes and procedures
- Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules for audit purposes
- Lead external (C&AG) audits and address audit findings
- Manage treasury, working capital and cash flow requirements
- Ensure robust Fixed Assets accounting processes and controls are in place
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to key internal and external stakeholders
- Continuously improve and develop the control environment in line with best practice for public sector bodies
- Liaise with People and Organisational Development team to ensure appropriate and relevant training is provided to staff
- Support the Director of Finance and Procurement with ad-hoc projects as required
The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.
About You
Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Full Professional Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with membership of a recognised accountancy body
- Strong technical expertise, knowledge and understanding of accounting methods, procedures and processes
- Strong leadership skills, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a team
- Solid understanding of the key principles of corporate governance, audit, and risk management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to articulate complex issues to diverse audiences
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment
- Experience managing change and continuous improvement practices
Benefits, Package & Pay
- This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
- Full time, 35 hrs per week
- Annual Leave: 30 days per annum
- The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
- Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
- For a full list of benefits see our website here
- This position is graded at the Assistant Principal scale.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:
A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via https://landing.cpl.com/cnam/careers.html
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process
Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact [email protected].
Closing Date: 30th June 2025 at 3pm