Governance, AML & Finance Support Officer - Gurranabraher Credit Union

Governance, AML & Finance Support Officer

About Gurranabraher Credit Union Limited

Gurranabraher Credit Union Limited has assets of €106 million and a membership of over 15,000, supporting the financial wellbeing of its members and community. The Credit Union is a member-focused financial co-operative committed to excellent member service while maintaining robust governance, regulatory compliance and financial control standards.

Overview

The successful candidate will provide support across the Credit Union's financial control, governance and regulatory reporting functions. The role includes AML administration, financial controls, regulatory reporting support, governance administration and support to the Board of Directors, CEO and Financial Controller. The role is based in-office at Bakers Road, Gurranabraher, Cork.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Financial Controls: Perform daily EFT reconciliation processes and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and financial control procedures.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of prudential returns and other regulatory submissions.
• Assist with financial reporting, reconciliations and management information.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• AML & Regulatory: Carry out AML monitoring activities in accordance with Credit Union policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assume the role of MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer).
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews.
• Support the MLRO function and maintain AML records and monitoring reports.
• Process and document suspicious transaction reports and assist with escalation procedures where required.
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns including ISBAR and other required submissions.
• Prepare and maintain other operational reports.
• Governance & Director Support: Support the Board of Directors and Board Committees through the maintenance and organisation of governance records and documentation.
• Coordinate the collection, storage and retrieval of Board and Committee minutes and related documentation.
• Maintain Director training and continuing professional development records.
• Assist with the organisation of Director training events, conferences, seminars and industry meetings.
• Support the onboarding of new Directors by coordinating training records, governance documentation and administrative requirements.
• Monitor policy review schedules and coordinate policy updates with management.
• Assist management in ensuring Directors have access to relevant governance, policy and regulatory information.
• Maintain and update vendor and outsourced service provider due diligence files.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of outsourced service providers and key suppliers.
• Maintain records of contracts, service level agreements and renewal dates.
• Maintain a central register of outsourced service providers and key vendor relationships.
• Systems & Administration: Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyse, reconcile and report financial and operational information.
• Maintain accurate records across relevant systems and databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in business, finance, accounting, compliance or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience within a Credit Union, banking or financial services environment.
• Experience using the Wellington SCION core banking system.
• Experience in AML, CDD, KYC or regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience supporting financial reporting or regulatory reporting processes.
• AML or compliance-related qualifications.
• Experience supporting governance, board or committee administration.
• Experience maintaining vendor and outsourced service provider due diligence records.
• QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) and/or APA (Accredited Product Adviser) qualification.

Salary range: €55,000 - €65,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

How to Apply
Applications in strict confidence by email to for receipt on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026.