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

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